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Brazil in Black and White: Handbook: Capoeira

Brazil in Black and White: Handbook: Capoeira

One of the important changes enacted by Afro-Brazilian activist groups and legislators in recent years was the mandatory incorporation of black history and culture into school curriculums. Perhaps the most prominent force in the informal preservation of Afro-Brazilian culture has been Capoeira, a unique blend of dance and fight.

Sep 4th, 2007 | 1 comment | 3,157 Views
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