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This Week in Latina Feminism
Here’s a quick round-up of what’s been happening out in the Latina Femisphere this week (and what I’ve been contributing to it). I’m becoming addicted to images to prove simple points. In fact, my Facebook page is rife with them. … Continue reading
Aldeia Maracanã: Indigenous Housing Rights in Pre-World Cup Rio
Image Credit It’s been no secret within Brazilian media that the upcoming World Cup will have lots of positive benefits for the national economy and our country’s image on a larger global stage. However, this increased attention is also attracting … Continue reading
Idle No More: Latin American Needs You
Photo Credit: Check out the Save W?y?bi Project for some awesome resources on Native women, violence and the Violence Against Women Act. Today I’m thinking about transnational movements. Revolutions beyond borders. Universal struggles. As I’ve continued to develop this space I … Continue reading
The Maria da Penha Law and Indigenous Women in Brazil
Brazil is often touted as the land of three races, an exotic mix of Africans, European colonizers and indigenous tribes, all come together to form a “racial rainbow.” However, even as Brazil constantly brags about its diversity, one of those three … Continue reading
Being a Fulni-ô Woman Today
I met Dxonne for the first time in 2003, when my family and I traveled into the interior of Brazil to visit a world-renowned healer named John of God. We bought a few pieces of jewelry from her, played with … Continue reading
Brazilians & Cultural Appropriation
Look, Brazilians appropriate images of indigenous people onto white bodies in order to sell stuff too! At least Americans aren’t alone in this offensive practice. Note: the caption reads: “And if you put pepper on it?” Sexualization and food too! … Continue reading
