Black Consciousness: Much more than a holiday
The history of Brazil must also be told through the contributions of Black Brazilians who were fundamental in shaping our national identity
The National Zumbi and Black Consciousness Day
This special report from Agência Senado rescues the history of the holiday: Freedom conquered, not granted.
Sculpture by the Brazilian artist Aleijadinho (2018-02-24) by Pedro Vilela/MTurFederal Senate, Brazil
Aleijadinho's Baroque Art
Antônio Francisco Lisboa (Aleijadinho) created art with the face of Brazil: a virtuoso sculptor, he shaped our country's artistic identity and religious expression.
A special program on Rádio Senado talks about Aleijadinho and Baroque art in Brazil.
Orishas, gods and dreams
TV Senado documentary depicts Afro-Brazilian religious traditions and cultural manifestations.
Brazilian composer and musician Chiquinha GonzagaFederal Senate, Brazil
Ô Abre Alas
The first woman to conduct an orchestra in Brazil, the musician and composer Chiquinha Gonzaga is so important to our music that the National Day of Brazilian Popular Music is celebrated on the day of her birth, on October 17th.
Brazilian singer Lupicínio RodriguesFederal Senate, Brazil
Lupicínio Rodrigues
If you went to a Brazilian music soiree and didn't find Lupicínio's songs, the repertoire wouldn't be complete. He composed many carnival marchinhas, sambas-canção and other songs, all full of feeling.
Brazilian author Machado de Assis by ABLFederal Senate, Brazil
The Immortal Machado de Assis
The writer is one of the most important figures in our literature. Author of several classics, he founded and was the first president of the Brazilian Academy of Letters.
Pelé, a King in the Country of Football
The football player was once considered the greatest athlete of all time. He is a sports icon and who also fought against racism: "Black people vote for black people".
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Quilombo de Palmares: an autonomous settlement for Black people
One of the most striking and symbolic spaces of resistance for black people in Brazil.
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A History of Resistance
The Quilombo dos Palmares had its heyday with Ganga Zumba, Zumbi and Dandara.
The Revolt of the Lash
It was a revolt where sailors and lieutenants rebelled against the conditions of service in the Navy and the use of the lash as a form of punishment.
In 1910, sailors denounced the use of the whiplash in the Navy and racism in post-abolition years in Brazil.
The Lei de Cotas overturned the myth of “racial democracy”
The law guaranteed rights and reinforced the importance of affirmative policies to promote equity and access to opportunities in education and the job market.
Brazil's First Black Woman Senator
Laélia de Alcântara took office as the first black woman in the Senate on April 3rd, 1981. She was an obstetrician who was born in Bahia, but represented the state of Acre in the Senate.
Abdias, Race and Struggle
Documentary by TV Senado shows the life of Abdias do Nascimento, senator and activist for the rights of black people in Brazil.
Abdias do Nascimento is considered a hero of the nation.
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Black heroes and heroines of Brazil
Learn about the defenders of freedom and democracy who dedicated their lives to their country. Their names are registered in the Book of Steel at the Pantheon of the Fatherland in Brasilia. For a personality to be included on the list, the National Congress must pass a law.
Social Communication Secretariat of the Federal Senate of Brazil
