Black Awareness Day a step against racism in Brazil

  • 9 years ago
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff's administration declared November 20 as Black Awareness Day. It is one of many measures taken by Brazil's government to fight the racism that continues to plague the country. November 20, 1695, the leader of the black resistance, Zumbi dos Palmares, was assassinated by Portuguese forces. teleSUR

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