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Rio Carnival Celebrates Black Women Authors Amid Struggles

2/18/2026

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During the 2026 Carnival in Rio, samba schools highlighted Black Brazilian female authors, marking marginalized voices.
Conceição Evaristo, a Brazilian writer, participated in the parade with tributes to Carolina Maria de Jesus, a Brazilian author whose diary has sold over a million copies.
Evaristo emphasized celebrating knowledge from Black communities.
Despite progress, Black Brazilian women face discrimination, with high poverty and violence; Rodrigues calls Carnival a transformative act challenging racism.

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Story summary

During the 2026 Carnival in Rio, samba schools highlighted Black Brazilian female authors, marking marginalized voices.
Conceição Evaristo, a Brazilian writer, participated in the parade with tributes to Carolina Maria de Jesus, a Brazilian author whose diary has sold over a million copies.
Evaristo emphasized celebrating knowledge from Black communities.
Despite progress, Black Brazilian women face discrimination, with high poverty and violence; Rodrigues calls Carnival a transformative act challenging racism.