We will review the facts behind the brutal and yet unsolved assassination of Rio de Janeiro’s Councilwoman and activist Marielle Franco on March 14, 2018, and discuss the ongoing violent political persecution of activists fighting for social justice in Brazil and in the U.S.
A film screening of an interview with Brazilian indigenous activist Ailton Krenak, on his long-time activism to protect Mother Earth and fight against capitalism. The in-person screening will be followed by a virtually held discussion with a young indigenous leader and activists.
This film shows the aftermath of the tragic assassination of Marielle Franco, the only Black councilwoman from the city of Rio de Janeiro, and how it inspired Black women across Brazil to run for office. Followed by discussion with director.
A conversation between Brazil and U.S. activists: What are movements in the USA and Brazil doing, and what can they build together in defense of democracy, for a more just and equitable society?
Join us for a discussion with Representative Dani Balbi, Rio de Janeiro’s first black trans woman State Representative
