Afro Brazilians Celebrate One of the World’s Largest Harvest Festivals in June
Salvador Bahia Brazil is not only the capital of carnival but also has the most popular harvest festival…
LGBTQ Pride Month at Atlantic Archives
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
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
Atlantic Archives: Tell us a little about yourself and what you represent. Alex: I am Alex Alberto Santos …
Congolese Refugee Beaten to Death in Brazil Over Unpaid Wages
The brutal killing of a Congolese refugee in Brazil has sparked international outrage. Rio de Janeiro’s Civil Police…
The Atlantic Archives: Dedication to Black Domestic Workers
Happy New Year to everyone who has been following the work of my project Atlantic Archives in Salvador…
Thousands of Brazilians Displaced From Their Homes as Heavy Rainfall Leads to Deadly Flooding
At least 20 people have died, and thousands more remain displaced in Brazil after floods ripped through parts…
Biopic of Afro Brazilian Freedom Fighter Finally Reaches Theaters
Afro Brazilians have been waiting for over two years for the film, “Marighella,” to arrive in Brazilian theatres.…
Brazil’s Salvador Bahia Hosts Afropunk Festival
Afropunk has landed in Salvador Bahia. A hybrid event, Afropunk Bahia had a limited capacity live show which was…
Atlantic Archives: Day of Black Consciousness
Saturday was the official Day of Black Consciousness in Brazil. Last week I discussed how the entire month…
Commission Recommends Criminal Charges Against Brazil’s Bolsonaro Over Covid-19 Handling
Brazilian lawmakers investigating the government’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic have recommended criminal charges against President Jair Bolsonaro.…
Atlantic Archives: Brazil’s Most Dangerous Rap Group
Racionais MCs is Brazil’s most successful, influential and dangerous hip-hop group. The group was formed in the early 80s…