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Being black in Brazil

Brazilians with an African background deal with racism and a lack of representation. Roberta heads a small NGO that works to reaffirm Afro-Brazilian identity, build girls’ self-esteem and discuss prejudice in daily life.

Listen to the report by Milton Bragatti in Sao Paulo:

Being black in Brazil

Roberta Melo

Roberta Melo

Young women's meeting

Young women meet from the Frida Kahlo Association

Roberta Melo

Roberta speaks at a meeting

View the Frida Kahlo Association’s brochure online.

Date

Tuesday 14.08.2012 | 13:26

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