Afronta! Facing It!

Nov 20, 2017 · 13m

Designer, model and blogger Loo Nascimento talks about her life and work, and the value of self-understanding as a member of the African diaspora.

Nov 27, 2017 · 13m

Ingrid Silva, a dancer with the Dance Theatre of Harlem, discusses the differences between Brazil and the U.S. in the fight against racism.

Dec 4, 2017 · 14m

Rap artist Rincon Sapiência discusses his passion for Black culture including capoeira, reggae, and African religion, and it influences his music.

Dec 11, 2017 · 14m

The Batekoo organizers talk about a movement that centers marginalized and urban culture, collective strengthening, music, dance, and the Black body.

Dec 18, 2017 · 13m

Filmmaker Gabriel Martins, whose films have appeared at more than 50 festivals worldwide, talks about the importance of Black characters.

Dec 25, 2017 · 14m

Benjamim Abras, a multifaceted artist, talks about awareness through art and the role of Black culture from the perspective of contemporary art.

Jan 1, 2018 · 13m

Makeup artist and entrepreneur Dani DaMata believes that her work is part of an expanding network. Discover how makeup can empower Black women.

Jan 8, 2018 · 14m

Tracie and Tasha, twin DJs and producers, talk about how their interest in fashion led to a blog that explores research on Black culture.

Jan 15, 2018 · 14m

Mariana de Matos believes she became a poet because her feelings were not repressed as a child; now she uses her art to reveal colonial perspectives.

Jan 22, 2018 · 14m

Filmmaker André Novais was nominated for two prizes in Cannes. Operating on the periphery, he uses friends and family as actors in his films.

Jan 29, 2018 · 13m

Mahal Pita is a music producer and designer. Learn about his career and how he sees himself as an instrument, a frontier, and a bridge between worlds.

Feb 5, 2018 · 14m

Actress and director Grace Passô knows her theater resists conventional narratives; she creates her own texts that represent herself and her friends.

Feb 12, 2018 · 14m

Thamyra Thâmara is a journalist, photographer and cultural creator. She depicts creative solutions to problems created by the state's failures.

Feb 19, 2018 · 14m

Xenia França found a form of expression in music that she had never expected. She gathers stories about ancestry and Black women's identity.

Feb 26, 2018 · 12m

Criola is a graffiti artist and fashion school graduate. She tells how valuable rap and hip-hop were in her studies and how graffiti became an escape.

Mar 5, 2018 · 14m

Dani Ornellas is a film, theater, and TV actress. See how her choice of characters and her work has transformed her views on the issues of race.

Mar 12, 2018 · 14m

Anelis Assumpção is a singer-songwriter. She talks about her musical journey and the importance of preserving the historical legacy of Black culture.

Mar 19, 2018 · 14m

Magá Moura, YouTuber and blogger, talks about becoming a fashion icon and the importance of Black representation in predominantly white spaces.

Mar 26, 2018 · 14m

Singer and composer Tássia Reis believes that people identify with what she has to say and that there is a demand for Black artists in Brazil.

Apr 2, 2018 · 14m

Singer and composer Liniker traces her musical journey, exploring the places that enabled her to be an artist and learn how to express herself.

Apr 9, 2018 · 14m

Researcher and filmmaker Yasmin Thayná talks about how her work reconnected her with her ancestry and addresses the political situation of Black women.

Apr 16, 2018 · 14m

Raquel Virginia, a singer-songwriter, talks about being a Black trans woman, the importance of being part of a movement, and how this affects her life.

Apr 23, 2018 · 14m

Artist and cultural ambassador Juliana Luna sees self-care as a form of militant resistance, allowing one to take care of oneself and the world.

Apr 30, 2018 · 13m

Erica Malunguinho tells us about her journey and how she founded "Aparelha Luzia," a meeting place and cultural space developed for Black creators.

May 7, 2018 · 14m

Curator Diane Lima researches a project about the work of Black artists, revealing a connection between ancestry and the subjectivity of bodies.

May 14, 2018 · 13m

Rapper and presenter Karol Conká has become known for the expression "Tombamento," which symbolized an entire Black generation.