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[ November 20, 2023 ] On This Brazilian Black Awareness Day, Watch: ‘The Vision of Black Female State Deputies in Rio de Janeiro on Race, Gender, and Favelas’ [VIDEO] by Community Contributors
[ November 19, 2023 ] Bumba-meu-boi Brilho de Lucas Keeps Maranhão Folklore Alive in Rio by Community Contributors
[ November 18, 2023 ] Rio de Janeiro’s First Housing Cooperative: Explore the History of Shangri-lá In Taquara, Jacarepaguá, West Zone *Highlight
[ November 16, 2023 ] An Homage to Favela Communications Pioneer Zé do Caroço: Community Media, Legacy and Samba [VIDEO] #CommunityMedia
[ November 13, 2023 ] Exhibition ‘IGNITE: Where You Seek Action, I Am Spirit’ in Rio de Janeiro’s North Zone Addresses Creative Liberty of Black, Favela, and Peripheral Artists *Highlight

‘Let’s Walk Together’: Brazilian Minister of Racial Equality Anielle Franco’s Inauguration Speech in Full

By Anielle Franco • Translation by Kay Alvito • January 27, 2023

Clique aqui para Português On Wednesday, January 11, 2023, Anielle Franco, born and raised in the Maré Complex of favelas in Rio de Janeiro’s North Zone, was welcomed as Brazil’s first Minister of Racial Equality. […]

3 Years Since Her Killing, the Legacy of Marielle Franco is Black Women on the Frontline of Change

By Anielle Franco • Translation by Gianna Giordani • March 14, 2021

Clique aqui para Português Published in Portuguese on March 8, International Women’s Day, and in English today, March 14, the third anniversary of the assassination of iconic activist and City Councillor Marielle Franco, this article […]