From the favelas of Rio to the halls of power, Black Brazilians continue to fight for a "racial literacy" that acknowledges past wounds while building a future where their skin color is no longer a barrier to the "Brazilian Dream" [1.5.5, 1.5.11].
Religions like Candomblé and Umbanda syncretized African deities with Catholic saints to survive persecution [1.3.6, 1.6.2 Gastronomy: Iconic dishes like and black & brazilian
The Soul of Brazil: A Journey into Black Identity and Resilience From the favelas of Rio to the halls