In the wake of a series of crackdowns that have resulted in dozens of deaths over the last weeks, activists rallied in over 30 cities on Thursday (Aug. 24). The date also marks the 141st death anniversary of lawyer and abolitionist Luiz Gama, a leading figure in Brazil’s fight for racial equality.
Historian, writer and teacher, Joel Rufino dos Santos died this morning (Sep. 4), in Rio de Janeiro, at 74. He died following complications from heart surgery he underwent on September 1st.