Dr. Luciane Rocha
Brazil, known for its cultural diversity, has a complex tapestry of racial identities. While most Brazilians identify as "pardo" or mixed-race, there are also significant populations of self-identified Blacks, Whites, Asians, and Indigenous people. The concept of race in Brazil is often fluid and influenced by historical and social factors such as colonization, eugenic policies, colorism, and even gaining an advantage in affirmative action. Many factors, including skin color, ancestry, and cultural heritage, shape Brazilian identities. And it is even more complex when Brazilians migrate or visit North America, Europe, or Africa. This presentation will reflect on these questions using a socio-historical and personal account.