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#MarielleVive, Agora e Sempre: Remembering the Socio-Political Impact of Marielle Franco

March marks two years since the death of Afro-Brazilian activist Marielle Franco. A reflection on her life and socio-political legacy. Read More

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Afro-Brazilian Filmmaker Uncovers Samba’s African Roots in New Documentary, ‘Herdeiros’

Filmmaker Thais Nepomuceno explores the African origins of Brazil's greatest export--samba--in new documentary. Read More

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Seven Months Later, A Reflection On The Killing Of Marielle Franco

Seven months after the assassination of Rio politician and activist Marielle Franco, writer Thais Nepomuceno shares her reflections on the fallen activist's legacy, race, and police brutality in Brazil. Read More

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#MarielleVive, Agora e Sempre: Remembering the Socio-Political Impact of Marielle Franco

Afro-Brazilian Filmmaker Uncovers Samba’s African Roots in New Documentary, ‘Herdeiros’

Seven Months Later, A Reflection On The Killing Of Marielle Franco

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