A milestone in the history of the Black movement, the National Black Women’s Conference spurred collective organizing and brought attention to issues of race and gender in Brazil
The video features footage from the First National Gathering of Black Women, focusing on spirituality, religiosity, and social struggle in the context of Black Brazilian identity. Through the words of Mãe Beata de Iemanjá, it highlights that Black women are not a weak group, but rather a force capable of leading change, especially when united in solidarity and mutual respect.
