BRAZILIANS CELEBRATE NATIONAL DAY OF BLACK CONSCIOUSNESS IN NY, CALL FOR THE END OF BOLSONARO’S RACIST ADMINISTRATION
EVENT: “Zumbi dos Palmares & Dandara: Celebrating Black Resistance in Brazil”
Come celebrate Brazilian Black Consciousness Day with us. To benefit the campaign www.temgentecomfome.com.br
Learn about Afro-Brazilian culture through talks about the history of the black struggle, and the current political landscape. There will be food, music, dance, art, and more!
In-person and livestreamed on The People’s Forum YouTube channel.
November 20th in Brazil is a celebration of those who fought for equality and freedom for the Afro-Brazilian community, honoring Zumbi dos Palmares and Dandara. The date was set to empower the black community and raise awareness against racial injustice, police brutality and systemic racism in Brazil.
Organized by the Brazilian Black Coalition for Rights @coalizaonegrapordireito, Afro Brazilian Alliance @afrobrazilianalliances and the Defend Democracy in Brazil Committee in New York @defenddemocracyinbrazil with support from The People’s Forum @peoplesforumnyc , Afropress @afropress.comunicacao and Kilomba Collective @kilombacollective .
Followed by a march and protest in Times Square (4PM) against President Bolsonaro in solidarity with the black movement in Brazil.
Reserve a free spot* at https://peoplesforum.org/event/zumbi-dos-palmares-and-dandara-celebrating-black-resistance-in-brazil/
*proof of vaccination required for entry
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BRAZILIANS CELEBRATE NATIONAL DAY OF BLACK CONSCIOUSNESS IN NY, AND CALL FOR THE END OF BOLSONARO’S RACIST ADMINISTRATION
New York, November 20 - An event organized by five organizations of Brazilian immigrants will celebrate Brazil’s Black Awareness Day in New York. Titled “Zumbi dos Palmares & Dandara: Celebrating Black Resistance in Brazil”, the program includes speeches, music, poetry, dance, performances, capoeira, food, and arts related to Afro-Brazilian culture. It will be followed by a march at 3:15PM to Times Square and protest (4PM) to denounce Bolsonaro’s government racist policies
Where: The People’s Forum (320 West 37th St, New York NY 10018)
When: -November 20, 1 PM to 3 PM , with a march at 3:20PM to Times Square and protest (4PM)
Who: Organized by the Afro Brazilian Alliance, Brazilian Black Coalition for Rights, Defend Democracy in Brazil Committee New York, with support from Kilomba Collective, AfroPress and The People’s Forum.
November 20th in Brazil this year celebrates 50 years of the march in honor of Zumbi dos Palmares and his partner Dandara, leaders of Quilombo dos Palmares. Quilombos were communities organized by fugitive enslaved Africans and Afro-Brazilians. Quilombos dos Palmares was located in the Northeast of Brazil where many fought for their freedom for over 100 years, in the 17th century. The legendary warrior Zumbi was murdered after suffering several attacks .
Today, many territories are recognized as historical Quilombos in Brazil.
Brazil has one of the largest populations of the African diaspora. Yet, very little is taught in schools about Africa or slavery. It took many decades of demonstrations and marches until November 20 was instituted as a national holiday in 2011.
In Brazil, the black community and social movements will be on the streets to demand the impeachment of Bolsonaro for his numerous crimes.The New York event intends to echo their efforts.
After the celebration, participants will be invited to join the organizers in a march and protest against President Bolsonaro, in Times Square.
More information:
https://www.facebook.com/events/645548309776369
Press Contacts:
Carol Fonseca (Afro Brazilian Alliance): carolsmf8@gmail.com
Natalia de Campos (Defend Democracy in Brazil): media@defenddemocracyinbrazil.org
Maria Isadora Paixão (Afro Brazilian Alliance): maria.isadorapaixao@gmail.com
