“The only way we’ll get freedom for ourselves is to identify ourselves with every oppressed people in the world. We are blood brothers to the people of Brazil, Venezuela, Haiti, Cuba — yes Cuba too.” - Malcolm X (El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz)
Afro Latino
Afrolatinos “The Untaught Story” is a documentary television series independently produced by Creador P{ictures, LLC. The program will illustrate history and celebrate the rich culture of people in Latin America of African descent. From the story of how and when slaves came to Central and South America to identity issues that still exist in the Hispanic community today. There are an estimated 200 million Afro-descendants in Latin America but the majority of them do not have political or economic power. This documentary takes you on a journey to meet Afrolatinos throughout Spanish and Portuguese speaking nations and an exploration and appreciation of their culture. It will also teach the uninformed and hopefully initiate social change throughout Latin America.
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Afrolatinos “The Untaught Story” is a documentary television series independently produced by Creador P{ictures, LLC. The program will illustrate history and celebrate the rich culture of people in Latin America of African descent. From the story of how and when slaves came to Central and South America to identity issues that still exist in the Hispanic community today. There are an estimated 200 million Afro-descendants in Latin America but the majority of them do not have political or economic power. This documentary takes you on a journey to meet Afrolatinos throughout Spanish and Portuguese speaking nations and an exploration and appreciation of their culture. It will also teach the uninformed and hopefully initiate social change throughout Latin America.
Click here to see the website
"I talk about Africa and its meaning, being the birthplace of man and all that great history that's been erased and even hidden. I think it's my duty to be proud and to bring about the conversation that allows us to talk about the great history of my people." - Nasir 'Nas' Jones
Racism on soccer field in Brazil still hidden not so deep beneath surface
“Those who say there is no racism in Brazil are either badly informed or badly intentioned,” de Campos said. “Those who say this are not black. They are white.”
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“Those who say there is no racism in Brazil are either badly informed or badly intentioned,” de Campos said. “Those who say this are not black. They are white.”
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