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When Helena Theodoro, 77, paraded in Rio de Janeiro's Carnaval last year, she momentarily forgot about the struggles of Black Brazilians. The activist and intellectual joined nine esteemed Black women ...
RIO DE JANEIRO — Rio de Janeiro’s Mayor Eduardo Paes on Wednesday ceremonially handed control of the city to King Momo, a ritual representing the upheaval of the status quo — but it remains to be seen ...
RIO DE JANEIRO, Jan 21 (Reuters) - The Brazilian cities of Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo announced on Friday they are postponing colorful Carnival parades to the end of April, due to an increase in ...