In the 1800s, Luiz Gama defied fate to become Brazil’s first Black lawyer. Nearly a century and a half later, Portela’s parade puts his struggle center stage
Havana, Jun 17 (Prensa Latina) The 2nd International Colloquium on Afro-American Studies on Friday concludes at Casa de las Americas in Cuba, with a panel dedicated to women who faced slavery in the territory currently occupied by Brazil.