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Salvador, a Roma Negra
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Zumbi dos Palmares
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Conheça a importância
09 min
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Serra da Barriga
10 min
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Equality Now
24 min
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The Myth of Racial Democracy
10 min
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From the Slave Ship to Abolition
13 min
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Quotas Are Not Charity
12 min
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Race, Work, and Rights
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Urbanization as Apartheid
12 min
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Black Women
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Structural Racism
13 min
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Whiteness vs. Anti-Racism
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Empretecer - The History
45 min
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Empretecer - The Story
42 min
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Empretecer - The Community
46 min
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Valongo Wharf
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Africa on the Horizon: Ethnicity, Music, and Youth
62 min
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Langidila: Diary of an Exile with No Return
118 min
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EMPRETECER - WHAT IS EMPRETECER?
31 min
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EXU REI - ABDIAS NASCIMENTO
23 min
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Zumbi dos Palmares: A Voice for the World
61 min
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Victory Is Assured
90 min
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Film - Lélia Gonzalez Turns 90
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Gilda Brasileiro - Against Oblivion
90 min
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Black Heroes
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Salvador, a Roma Negra
Zumbi dos Palmares
Historian Flavio Gomes wrote an essay on the saga of Zumb for the Ori Festival, held on November ,
Conheça a importância
Learn about the importance and significance of November , Black Awareness Day
Serra da Barriga
A return trip up the Serra da Barriga An iconic act of the Black Movement
Equality Now
A tribute to Carlos Alberto Caó
The Myth of Racial Democracy
During the th century, “racial democracy” fostered the idea of racial harmony in the country, but in reality it never existed
From the Slave Ship to Abolition
From the first slave ship to the signing of the Golden Law, Brazil endured years of slavery—a history marked by twists and turns and often misrepresented
Quotas Are Not Charity
In , the Empire imposed yet another form of exclusion on Afro-Brazilian children and adolescents, who were barred from attending school This situation would only be partially rectified years later with the passage of the quota policy law
Race, Work, and Rights
In the st century, most spots in top private schools and colleges are filled by white students, and leadership positions are also reserved for white people
Urbanization as Apartheid
In , soldiers who had fought in the War of Canudos settled on a hill in downtown Rio de Janeiro while they waited for homes promised by the Brazilian government, which never materialized
Black Women
On the one hand, Black women have been the driving force behind the creation of Brazil’s wealth On the other hand, women like Zacimba Gaba and Marielle Franco have shaped history through their strong political and cultural activism
Structural Racism
Most people are unaware of—or have never realized—the racism embedded in Brazilian institutions and family life that perpetuates white privilege
Whiteness vs. Anti-Racism
Whiteness is a specific racial identity that originated in Europe and is mistakenly viewed as universal What is the legacy of slavery and racism in the context of whiteness?
Empretecer - The History
Helena Theodoro and Rubem Confete recount the historical process of samba’s arrival in Rio de Janeiro, the cultural and economic changes brought about by this new form of quilombo, and the emergence of samba schools
Empretecer - The Story
André Rodrigues and Jader Moraes explain the concept behind the Beija-Flor de Nilópolis parade, themed Empretecer, at a gathering of Black intellectuals and public figures held at the samba school’s rehearsal hall
Empretecer - The Community
The episode explores how samba schools foster a sense of community and teamwork, as well as all the opportunities for learning that arise from these schools
Valongo Wharf
The main port of entry for slaves in Brazil between and , rediscovered between and during the revitalization of Rio de Janeiro’s port area
Africa on the Horizon: Ethnicity, Music, and Youth
The film chronicles Alexandre Garnizé’s journey across the Atlantic Ocean as he pursues his dream of rediscovering his musical and cultural roots through his encounter with his Senegalese mentor, Doudou Ndiaye Rose
Langidila: Diary of an Exile with No Return
The documentary sets out to retrace the life of Deolinda Rodrigues, who became one of the greatest symbols of the struggle for Angola’s liberation
EMPRETECER - WHAT IS EMPRETECER?
The episode discusses the importance of recognizing the intellectual contributions of Black people and the legacy that Empretecer leaves for future generations
EXU REI - ABDIAS NASCIMENTO
The short film explores the influence of this archetype within Black culture and its assimilation into Brazilian art The film pays tribute to one of our great activists for the Black cause: the actor, poet, playwright, and politician Abdias Nascimento
Zumbi dos Palmares: A Voice for the World
Director Carlos Pronzato’s documentary reconstructs the life story of Brazil’s most prominent Quilombo leader, drawing on accounts from Black activists in Alagoas and researchers in the field
Victory Is Assured
A documentary that will take you behind the scenes of the underground movements that won Angola’s independence
Film - Lélia Gonzalez Turns 90
The documentary is a tribute to an intellectual, philosopher, anthropologist, activist, and one of the country’s leading thinkers, who would have turned on February ,
Gilda Brasileiro - Against Oblivion
Gilda Brasileiro is researching the history of a secret route used by traffickers of enslaved people in the th century near the Paraíba Valley She finds relevant documents, but in her town, no one wants to dig into the past
Black Heroes
A journey through time that tells the story of our heroes through a tour of Tiradentes Palace, the historic seat of the Rio de Janeiro State Legislative Assembly ALERJ
