Carnival, a spectacle celebrating African deities and Catholic saints alike, has become a battleground for religious groups in Brazil.

From the opening notes of “Ó Abre Alas” or “O Canto da Cidade”, Brazilians know that it’s time to celebrate: Carnival is here. From samba school parades to blocos (roving street parties), music plays ...

History was made recently at the Brazilian Campos Carretta Carnival with the emergence of Adebola Mariam Ajenifuja as the first female captain of the historic cultural procession, marking a defining ...

Samba schools in Rio de Janeiro honored Black Brazilian female authors during Carnival, highlighting their contributions and addressing systemic discrimination.

Rio de Janeiro's Carnival is using samba parades to spotlight Black Brazilian women writers who rarely get public recognition.