The Brazilian Demographic Census 2022
IYALETA COLUMN: THE 2022 BRAZILIAN DEMOGRAPHIC Census
We will approach the dimensions of census research in national population and territorial knowledge; the importance of census data in scientific development; and the great advance in ethnic/racial, population and territorial recognition when the Black Quilombola population was censused for the first time in the history of the research. What is the importance of census data for national and municipal public policies? What is the impact of cuts in the questionnaire for the analysis of ethnic, racial, gender and generational inequalities? What is the importance of the census in the elaboration and implementation of actions to reduce the impacts of climate change?
Black Youth: Parties, Aesthetics and Power: The Various (R)Existing Scenes.
BLACK YOUTH: PARTY, AESTHETICS AND POWER. THE VARIOUS (R)EXISTING SCENES
With the advent of technologies and the boost of communication on the networks, black youth has been gaining a lot of space in party scenes throughout Brazil. We can observe that identity through aesthetics has been something with great prominence, it is through it that this is potentiated. Even with the most diverse musical variants, it is possible to perceive that funk and hip hop are the great influences within these scenes. They are young black people who resist and increasingly assume this role, the BallRoom scene in Brazil is one of the great examples of this.
Colonial Education: Dialogues Angola - Brazil
DECOLONIAL EDUCATION: DIÁLOGOS ANGOLA – BRAZIL
Brazil and Angola are inextricably linked, by a common ancestry, since millions of African people from that region were transferred in the condition of enslaved, and here they carved their marks, in the language, in the culture, in the technologies and in the traditions.
We are also tragically united by the Portuguese colonial project, and by its legacy of ignominy, of the imposition of a Eurocentric hegemony, which reproduced and reproduces itself in different aspects, in culture, politics, philosophy, and in the way of being, living and see the world.
To what extent is this state of epistemic violence still ingrained in the educational systems of Angola and Brazil? What are the prospects for overcoming it in both countries?
Racism and Education: Challenges in the Classroom
The educational issue has always been a concern of black movements, knowing that it is one of the main tools to transform reality, fight against racism, as well as instrumentalize future generations to break racial barriers and the cycles of chronic poverty that disproportionately affect the population. black in the country.
In addition to the fight for the inclusion and permanence of black children and young people in formal school, another important concern has been the fight against Eurocentric education, the racism reproduced in the didactic material and the relationships permeated by racial violence, prejudice and discrimination.
Among the advances achieved, we can mention legal milestones, such as Law 10.639/03 and affirmative action policies.
But what about on the “floor” of the school, in the classroom, what is concretely happening?
We know that there are successful individual initiatives, marked by the commitment of part of the faculty, successful experiences that need to be highlighted.
But there is also a permanent struggle against the growing precariousness of public schools, racism disguised as the unwillingness of many managers, the reproduction in the school environment of the violent relationships that permeate society, the didactic material that continues not to reflect the African presence in the country, among many other problems.
Exu: The Crossroads of (R) Existence
EXU: THE CROSSROADS OF [R] EXISTENCE
Exu was the most demonized figure in Afro-Brazilian culture. Along with this demonization are the black people, traditional communities of African origin (terreiros) and Afro-Brazilian culture. As a result, racism and violence increase. This conversation will be a proposal of decolonization and demonization to give the correct place to Exu in Afro-Diasporic epistemology.
Proposing this decolonial reading means making the crossroads the place of [resistance] of the black people. It implies understanding what it means to resist in the face of an authorized and hegemonic narrative that had Greek mythology as the only possibility of knowing and legitimized itself as universal knowledge. Does it mean to wonder and question what these myths say about us black people? Oedipus, Narcissus, Hermes, Dionysus, Apollo and other mythologies are inventions of whiteness that designed an ethos and an aesthetic from the concept of good, beautiful, evil and fair that do not include us, and we blacks do not recognize ourselves in this narcissistic mirror of the "beautiful appearance" forged by straight, cis and patriarchal whiteness.
We need to launch a new arrow against this time that has bestialized, silenced and erased our history and, along with it, our humanity. The crossroads is the locus and Èsù is the desire to eat and devour everything that takes away our potency and dehumanizes us. Èsù is Yangui (fundamental stone) the primordial force that sustains life. Laroye!
Historical Reparations and Racial Justice
From August 1st to 4th, the Summit on Reparations and Racial Healing took place in Ghana. It will also provide an opportunity for various actors across the continent and the Diaspora to commit to redefining strategies, building bridges and building trust in the global campaign.” (https://accrasummit.com/)
This is not a new issue. In the 19th century, it was part of the discussions on the process of abolition of slavery in Brazil, and in other slave-holding countries, but it was solemnly ignored. On the contrary, the end of the legal status of slavery was followed by legislation that reinforced racism, segregation and the denial of rights for the black population.
More recently we have seen European rulers asking forgiveness for the atrocities of European colonialism on African peoples and territories and their descent deprived of freedom and rights. But there is a human and environmental tragedy that cannot be ignored, and that needs to be repaired.
"No amount of money can restore the damage done by the transatlantic slave trade - and its consequences - which spanned many centuries, but nevertheless, now is the time to revive and intensify discussions on reparation for Africa," he said. the President of Ghana Nana Akufo-Addo, during the Summit in Accra, Ghana.
Black Writings. Black Voices. Black Epistemologies
BLACK WRITINGS. BLACK VOICES. BLACK EPISTEMOLOGIES
VILMA PIEDADE: Writer. Professor of Portuguese Language and Brazilian Literature, with a degree in Letters (UFRJ), a postgraduate degree in Literature Science (UFRJ). Author of the book Conceito Dororidade - Nov/2017 - Editora NÓS, and with Andréa Pachat launched in 2021 the Book About Feminisms, Editora Agir/Nova Fronteira. Collection Conversa Afiada/Ed.Agir. Anti-racist, Black Woman, member of the Rapporteurship Committee for the Review of the Durban Conference. Speaker with several articles published in various media. interviews. Participated in the Encontros Program - Fátima Bernardes - presenting the Livro Conceito Dororidade on TV Globo. @dororidade
RODRIGO FRANÇA: Cultural articulator, writer, film and theater director, playwright and visual artist. Political and legal philosopher, working as a researcher, consultant and professor of fundamental human rights. He is an activist for the civil, social and political rights of the black population in Brazil. won the 2019 Shell Award. Wrote seven theatrical shows, among them: O Pequeno Príncipe Preto, Capiroto and Inimigo Oculto. His latest works are "Oboró-Masculinidades Negras", "Love as revolution" and "Enlaçador de mundos", where he signs direction.
ALBERTO RODRIGUES: Maranhense, cultural producer, musician, communicologist, speaker, sociocultural activist. Author of the books "Pensamentos A.Ro" and "Minha Pele". Creator and coordinator of Grupo Acesso Cultural, Canal Q-Cria and the Literary Festival of São Gonçalo – FLISGO. Prêmio Escritas Pretas and ABLA - Brazilian Aquilombamento de Letras e Artes Pretas e Originárias. Received the award for Cultural Producer by the BatucAsè Award and the Ubuntu Award for Black Culture 2022, in the category Inspiring Literary Actions. @albertoflisgo, @flisgo, @escritaspretas.oficial
HUMBERTO ALVES: Producer creator of Viradão Cultural Suburbano. Filmmaker, Plastic Artist. Black Movement activist. Member of the Colectivo Sarau Pequena África, which aims to praise black authors and personalities. He recently received the title of Doctor Honoris Causa from the Order of Chaplains of Brazil for services rendered to Culture.
Special participation
NILZE BENEDICTO: Singer, songwriter, troubadour and teacher of Physical and Biological Sciences. Her songs express themes in favor of minorities, ancestry, female empowerment, the environment and inclusion. Her fully copyrighted album, WOMEN POTENTES can be found on social media. YouTube: Nilze Benedicto, @nilzebenedicto.oficial, @ nilze.lenebenedicto
Mediation: SILVANY EUCLÊNIO
Chat moderation: SÉRGIO DINIZ
From Axé to Iwá (Character): Abiodun and Yoruba Aesthetics
FROM AXÉ TO IWÁ (CHARACTER): ABIODUN AND THE YORUBA AESTHETIC
We usually think of the idea of axé as a vital force or as a fundamental principle for the realization of the world, much used in African and Afro-Diasporic traditions. Also, we usually find the approach of Iwá (character) as a moral, ethical idea of Yoruba thought. In this meeting we will discuss how, for Yoruba thought, axé is also understood as an aesthetic dimension, linked with beauty and creation, as well as we will see how ethics and aesthetics are internally linked for Yoruba peoples, so that the good and beautiful are internally linked. And we will continue to discuss these questions the thought of the Yoruba philosopher of art, born in Nigeria, Rowland Abiodun, in the company of Dr. Naiara Paula and the master's student Kim Camargo.
Africa and Its Sixth Region: Thinking Education Paths for Food and Nutrition Sovereignty
The African Union declared, in 2003, the African Diaspora as the Sixth Region and with that it has been creating mechanisms to enable the development of African people and their communities around the world.
In compliance with Agenda 2063, the African Union has chosen as the theme of its activities, in 2022, for its six regions, “Strengthening Resilience in Nutrition and Food Security on the African Continent”, divided into these sub-themes: “Strengthening Agrifood Systems, of Health and Social Protection for Accelerating the Development of Human, Social and Economic Capital”.
African Latitudes and Thinking Africanly intend to provide a space for reflection around these questions: What is the Sixth African Region? What is your relationship to the Mother Continent? What does health, food and nutrition sovereignty mean for African people? In this fourth part, we will talk to BAS´ILELE MALOMALO, RUTE COSTA, PEDRO ACOSTA LEYVA and KOTA MULANJI (Dr. Regina Goulart)
Our Story Tells
“Until the lions have their
storytellers, the stories of
hunts will glorify the deeds of
hunters.” (Yoruba proverb)
The Negrx Historx Network articulates its actions through fundamental issues for the overcoming of racism in Brazil and the democratization of knowledge, based on the practice of historical literacy. Network members present debates on the history of the black population in Brazil, the Diaspora or the African continent.
Against the policy of silencing and distorting our history, which weakens us as people and as a population, the column NOSSA HISTÓRIA CONTA, a partnership with the Black Historians Network, gives us a glimpse into a past of struggles and constructions starring blacks and blacks. in permanent struggle.
Sortilegio, By Abdias Nascimento
The new edition of the definitive text of the play by Abdias Nascimento, Sortilégio, includes texts by Jessé Oliveira, founder of the Caixa Preta black theater group, as well as interviews with actors Léa Garcia and Ângelo Flávio, and an introductory text by Elisa Larkin Nascimento who historically situates the trajectory and evolution of this classic of black theater and Brazilian theater.
Festival Black Women Around the World - Music and Poetry
BLACK WOMEN FESTIVAL FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD – MUSIC AND POETRY
Saturday, 07.30.2022
We, black women, fight every day, for ourselves and for ours, against racism and patriarchy that structure society, for rights, for citizenship and for life. We associate dates and milestones to this struggle, moments to broaden the dialogue and visibility of our pressing issues and agendas.
This is the month of July, also known in Brazil as Julho das Pretas, when black women's organizations mobilize from north to south of the country, denouncing, in debates, marches and protests.
And in the month of July, the 25th is filled with meanings and significance. It is the Day of the Black Women of Latin America and the Caribbean, defined in the I Encuentro de Mujeres Negras Latinosamericanas y del Caribe, held in 1992, in the Dominican Republic, as a date for denouncing violence and discrimination, and also a day of struggles.
In Brazil it is also the day of Tereza de Benguela, leader of the Quilombo de Quariterê, which resisted the slave system for decades, having been annihilated in the year 1770. And in 2014 it was formally instituted by federal government decree as the National Day of Tereza. of Benguela and the Black Woman.
Closing this emblematic month, we have the 31st of July, established as the African Women's Day, in 1962, at the African Women's Conference, held in the city of Dra-Es-Salaam (Tanzania).
Pensar Africana celebrates these dates in a special edition of the column BLACK WOMEN FROM ALL THE WORLD, bringing the poetic and musical power of women from Angola, Mozambique, Germany, Mexico, Colombia and Brazil.
Our Story Tells
OUR STORY ACCOUNT
“Until the lions have their storytellers, the stories of the hunt will glorify the deeds of the hunters.” (Yoruba proverb)
The Negrx Historx Network articulates its actions through fundamental issues for overcoming racism in Brazil and the democratization of knowledge, based on the practice of historical literacy. Network members present debates regarding the history of the black population in Brazil, in the Diaspora or on the African continent.
Against the policy of silencing and distorting our history, which weakens us as people and as a population, the column NOSSA HISTÓRIA CONTA, in partnership with the Network of Black Historians and Black Historians, shows us a past of struggles and constructions carried out by black women and men. in permanent struggle.
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BETHÂNIA PEREIRA: Master in History from Unicamp.
The Unequal Society
THE UNEQUAL SOCIETY
The July edition of Coluna IPEAFRO will address the unequal Society, an increasingly necessary topic in public debate and which gives title to the recently released book by writer and economist Mario Theodoro published by Zahar, which discusses how racism operates for maintenance of the Brazilian social structure based on inequality. The following will participate in the dialogue: WANIA SANT'ANNA, Historian, researcher of gender relations and ethnic/racial relations; MARIO THEODORO, economist, counselor at Amnesty International and author of the book “The Unequal Society: racism and whiteness in the formation of Brazil”; and ELISA LARKIN NASCIMENTO, social scientist and director of IPEAFRO.
Africa and Its Sixth Region: Thinking Education Paths for Food and Nutrition Sovereignty
AFRICA AND ITS SIXTH REGION: THINKING PATHS OF EDUCATION FOR FOOD AND NUTRITIONAL SOVEREIGNTY – Part 3
The African Union declared, in 2003, the African Diaspora as the Sixth Region and with that it has been creating mechanisms to enable the development of African people and their communities around the world.
In compliance with Agenda 2063, the African Union chose as the theme of its action, in 2022, for its six regions, the “Strengthening Resilience in Nutrition and Food Security on the African Continent”, divided into these sub-themes: “Strengthening Agrifood Systems, of Health and Social Protection for Accelerating the Development of Human, Social and Economic Capital”.
African Latitudes and Thinking Africanaly intend to provide a space for reflection around these questions: What is the Sixth African Region? What is your relationship to the Mother Continent? What does health, food and nutrition sovereignty mean for African people? In this third part, we will talk to BAS´ILELE MALOMALO, DANIELLE THEODORO, KWESI M. H. TA FARI and RAS KIJANI MENFESAWI.
Ancestry on the Table and Health
ANCESTRALITY AT THE TABLE AND HEALTH
If we think of ancestry as everything connected to our ancestors, taking into account much more than genetic and social characteristics that shape our identity, think about eating, all the memory that, when sitting at the table or watching on a movie screen, scenes that put in time and spaces of pleasure.
If we think that health is the bio, psycho, social, environmental and ancestral balance, which we mentioned before, it is also a determining factor of health.
Cinema table is an experience that deals with these issues and we want to know emotional value, what are these most present memories in the form of cooking and the nutritional value for that.
We will discuss these issues with KOTA MULANJI (Dr. Regina Goulart) and her guests DANI PIMENTA, KYZZY RODRIGUES and REJANE MARTINS.
The Election of Francia Márquez in Colombia and Lessons for Brazil
THE ELECTION OF FRANCIA MARQUEZ IN COLOMBIA AND LESSONS FOR BRAZIL
Colombia has the second largest black population outside of Africa, second only to Brazil. However, here we are more than 50% of the population, and there are little more than 10%, according to official data. We have in common the colonial and slavery past, and a present marked by racial violence and by the asymmetries in the access and guarantee of basic rights.
Francia Márquez Mina, elected vice president of Colombia on June 19, 2022, has a trajectory similar to that of many leaders in Brazil. A black woman, single mother, lawyer, she financed her own studies, working as a maid and prospector. She became an environmentalist and human rights activist for women, black and indigenous populations, with an internationally recognized trajectory.
For the first time, Colombia will be governed by a left-wing party, which brought in its ticket this woman, Francia Márquez Mina.
We are also experiencing an electoral process in Brazil, in which the left is once again an alternative to a fascist, racist and misogynist government, among other ills.
What lessons can Colombia's recent electoral process bring to Brazil? Let's talk about this issue with journalist ANDRÉ SANTANA, social scientist REGINETE BISPO, social scientist VILMA REIS and Colombian activist ARLEISON ARCOS RIVAS.
Africa and its Sixth Region: Thinking Education Paths for Food and Nutrition Sovereignty
AFRICA AND ITS SIXTH REGION: THINKING EDUCATIONAL PATHS FOR FOOD AND NUTRITIONAL SOVEREIGNTY - 2
The African Union declared, in 2003, the African Diaspora as the Sixth Region and with that it has been creating mechanisms to enable the development of African people and their communities around the world.
In compliance with Agenda 2063, the African Union chose as the theme of its action, in 2022, for its six regions, the “Strengthening Resilience in Nutrition and Food Security on the African Continent”, divided into these sub-themes: “Strengthening Agrifood Systems, of Health and Social Protection for Accelerating the Development of Human, Social and Economic Capital”.
African Latitudes and Thinking Africanaly intend to provide a space for reflection around these questions: What is the Sixth African Region? What is your relationship to the Mother Continent? What does health, food and nutrition sovereignty mean for African people? In this second part, we will talk to DAGOBERTO JOSÉ FONSECA, MESTRE JORGE RASTA and BAS´ILELE MALOMALO. LUCIA DE TOLEDO FRANÇA BUENO will mediate the debate highlighting its implications at national and international level.
Elections 2022: The Importance of the Anti-Racist Vote
2022 ELECTIONS: THE IMPORTANCE OF THE ANTI-RACIST VOTE
Every time the black movement presents the anti-racist agenda in the elections, white people stand up to shout that the anti-racist agenda is an identity agenda, which are proposed only for a group and not for the country. If the majority of the Brazilian population is black, and experiences historically constructed asymmetries, a government program designed for and based on the reality of the majority of the population is not for a group, but for Brazil.
An anti-racist political program is the true universal program necessary for the development of the country and for the consolidation of national democracy.
Let's talk with ANA CLEIA KIKA, IÊDA LEAL and NAILAH NEVES VELECI, about current policies, said to be universal, but which are actually made by and for white men. Let's talk about political renewal, the crisis of Representativeness, and how the anti-racist vote is the answer Brazil needs.
For a Black Psychology
FOR A BLACK PSYCHOLOGY
Racism constitutes a network of diverse forms of violence, which daily affects the bodies and minds of the black population in Brazil. Genocide, mass incarceration, denial of rights, a state of denial of rights and belonging. All of this results in low self-esteem, anxiety, insecurity, and a permanent state of alertness and stress.
What are the impacts of this situation on the mental health of the black population? Does psychology have tools to deal with the specifics of the reality experienced by the black population? We will discuss these issues with ARIANE KWANZA TENA, MARINA NIAMBI and ROBERTA FEDERICO.