History, Racism, and Anti-Black Violence in Brazil
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In this episode Dr. Audra Diptée is in conversation with Professor Ana Lucia Araujo of Howard University. They discuss the politics of race and the practice of racism in modern-day Brazil. Professor Araujo's research focuses on the history, memory, and legacy of slavery and the Atlantic slave trade in global perspectives. To learn more about her work see her website: http://www.analuciaaraujo.org
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