Black women and men contributed to the construction of Brazil. They are warriors, liberal professionals, artists, athletes and political activists who have made a difference in the country. We chose 25 black Brazilian personalities that marked the countrys history. 1. Aqualtune (c.1600-?) - prince
Maria Quitéria de Jesus (1792-1853) was a Brazilian soldier who fought in Bahia for independence. She was the first woman to enter a military unit in Brazil. Who was Maria Quitéria? Maria Quitéria was born in the city of Feira de Santana, Bahia, in 1792. She lived with her parents, but her mother
Christ the Redeemer is a large monument that is located on Morro do Corcovado, in the Santa Teresa neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil . Opened in 1931, this immense statue represents the image of Jesus Christ with open arms. This great symbol of Christianity is located in the Tijuca National
The Brazilian participation in the Second World War began on September 16, 1944, lasted seven months and aimed to liberate Italy. Brazil in World War II Brazil entered World War II after giving in to pressure from the US government to end the period of neutrality adopted by President Getúlio Vargas