Brazilian Wineries Practice Modern Slavery Diaspora The recent discovery of forced labor in the Brazilian wine industry has shocked the world and exposed the…
Afro-Brazilians Remember the Political Assassination of Marielle Franco Diaspora On March 14, 2018, Marielle Franco, a Black, queer, feminist and socialist councilwoman, and her driver Anderson Gomes…
An inside look at Carnival in Salvador Bahia Diaspora Carnival season has ended, and I wanted to share my recent experience at the largest street carnival in…
The lemanjá Festival Brings Thousands to a Small Bahian Beach Annually Diaspora The Iemanjá Festival is an Afro-Brazilian spiritual celebration in honor of the orixá Iemanjá (also spelled Yemanja), which took…
Right Wing terrorists storm the Brazilian Capitol Diaspora Right-wing, antidemocratic supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro illegally stormed three key federal buildings on Sunday, January…
Legendary Brazilian Musician, Gal Costa, Passes Away Diaspora The global music community mourns the loss of Brazilian singer Gal Costa. It’s nearly impossible to talk about…
Lula da Silva Reelected As President of Brazil Diaspora Afro-Brazilians flooded the streets last night sharing a collective sigh of relief, as polling outlets all over the…
Brazil Election Goes to Runoff; Nationalist Movements Make a Long-term Statement Diaspora Brazil’s presidential election will go to a run-off vote, according to electoral authorities, after President Jair Bolsonaro’s unexpected…
Afro Brazilians Celebrate One of the World’s Largest Harvest Festivals in June Diaspora Salvador Bahia Brazil is not only the capital of carnival but also has the most popular harvest festival…
LGBTQ Pride Month at Atlantic Archives Diaspora This week, the Atlantic Archives network would like to mark pride month by highlighting some of the LGBTQ…
This Week Marks Protest and Remembrance in Brazil Diaspora The week of March 14 continues to grow as an important and symbolic time of the year in…
Atlantic Archive: Political Activist, Alex Alberto, Talks Brazilian Political Reality and Black American Solidarity Diaspora Atlantic Archives: Tell us a little about yourself and what you represent. Alex: I am Alex Alberto Santos …