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Third Annual ‘Black July’ Begins in Rio, Denouncing Global Trend in Racism and Militarization

By Agência de Notícias das Favelas • Translation by Sharon Gogar • July 24, 2018

Clique aqui para Português For the original article in Portuguese published by Agência de Notícias das Favelas click here. Julho Negro (“Black July”) is a joint international event against militarization and racism around the world. This year, […]

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Lethality in Rio and the Baixada Demands the Construction of a ‘Pact for Life’

By Fabio Leon • Translation by Sharonya Vadakattu • July 17, 2018

Clique aqui para Português  Disposable subjects, criminalized by poverty, unworthy of life. Neither the facts produced by academic studies nor the calls of activists from human rights movements seem to matter. The impression is that […]

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How to Construct a ‘Pact for Life’ Extensively Discussed at PUC-Rio

By Sabrina Magalhães • Translation by Melinda Gurr • July 17, 2018

Clique aqui para Português On Thursday, July 5, a roundtable entitled “A Pact for Life: How to Build One?” was organized at the Pontifical Catholic University (PUC-Rio). The discussion centered on public security measures and the […]

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The Inspiration Behind Geovani Martins’ Critically Acclaimed Favela-Centered Book [BOOK REVIEW]

By Chris Harden • July 2, 2018

Clique aqui para Português June 19, breakout author Geovani Martins spoke at the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio) about the launch of his critically acclaimed first book, O Sol na Cabeça (The […]

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Marielle Franco’s Letter to the ‘Bastard Students’ of Exclusive Rio University

By Cheyne Bull, Marielle Franco • Translation by Cheyne Bull • June 7, 2018

Clique aqui para Português Nearly three months after the March 14 assassination of Rio City Councillor Marielle Franco, police have yet to provide a definitive answer to “Who killed Marielle?” A black, bisexual mother from […]

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