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Submission – Official Map: Unified Map of Transit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 2018 — Transit Maps
Submitted by Henrique, who says: Hello! Rio de Janeiro has, now and finally, a new official map of all the metropolitan transport system. Here, we have BRT corridors, tramways, metro lines and a suburban rail, but each system used to … Continue reading
A Letter From Brazil Just After the 2018 Presidential Election — The Mindful Bard
Back in early November a friend from Brazil wrote: “This is an outburst of a Brazilian friend who is struggling to one day see his country free from fascism.” via A Letter From Brazil Just After the 2018 Presidential Election — … Continue reading
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Who represents me? The Black experience in Brazilian cinema — Media Diversified
Mainstream Brazilian cinema has a representation problem when it comes to its Black population. However, as Marry Ferreira discusses, young people who do not identify with what is presented on screen are forging their own independent projects which are rising … Continue reading
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The Juma People – Google Arts & Culture
The Juma Indigenous Land has 38,351 hectares and was demarcated and homologated in 2004. The tribe is located on the banks of the Assuã River, more than 1,100 kilometers from Manaus, capital of Amazonas. Source: The Juma People – Google … Continue reading
Dancing Through Gunshots in Brazil’s Favelas — REDEFINE TWENTY
The first installation for Redefine Twenty’s Docuseries is “Dancing through Gunshots in Brazil’s Favelas”. The documentary is from @vice and is about young girls trying to learn ballet in Brazil’s favelas, however their classes are usually disrupted by gang violence. … Continue reading
No One Lets Go Of Anyone’s Hand (ft. Joana Ramiro)
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New ‘Smart Dress’ Reveals How Often Women are Touched in Public [Video] — Paperdabba
By Mandy Froelich / Truth Theory Many women have relayed stories of being inappropriately touched in public. But until now, proving just how often it occurs has been very difficult. Well, it recently became a lot easier, thanks to a … Continue reading
Bad news for the Amazon as Brazil backs out of hosting UN climate talks — Grist
Officials say the reversal is due to budget issues, but activists say President-elect Bolsonaro is to blame. via Bad news for the Amazon as Brazil backs out of hosting UN climate talks — Grist
Bateria Mangueira – Batidas de tarol/caixa explicada por mestre Wesley
O mestre de bateria da Mangueira, Wesley, mostra as levadas de tarol da Escola.
Must-try coffee drinks when traveling in Asia, Africa, and the Americas — Coffee with the Queen
Coffee lovers, it’s time to get some sugar and spice into your cup! If you are traveling to Africa, Central / South America, or Asia, we encourage you to drink like a native. These nine wonderful drinks are weaved into … Continue reading