Clique aqui para Português On Saturday evening, June 25, in a small church in the Rocinha favela in the South Zone of Rio de Janeiro, a group of around 25 people debated the role of community media. Rocinha […]
Clique aqui para Português Like many other favelas in Rio, Vila Autódromo hosted its own Arraiá–a traditional celebratory cultural event in June. In contrast to typical festivals, Vila Autódromo’s celebration featured, above all else, a message […]
Clique aqui para Português In the early 90s, Brazil was full of uncertainties. Rampant inflation stole the dreams of many, the president had just resigned because of an impeachment process and the recently replaced government was […]
Clique aqui para Português For the original article by Miriane Peregrino in Portuguese published by Jornal O Cidadão click here. One month ago, residents and supporters of Vila Autódromo chose May 18–International Museum Day–to launch their Evictions Museum. […]
Clique aqui para Português “Favelados around the world is culture, too,” grins comedian Marcelo Magano, standing in a sunlit street in Bogotá, Colombia. Behind him is the Jorge Eliécer Gaitán Theater, known for its wide-ranging […]