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Growth threatens lifestyle in Amazon’s Afro-Brazilian societies
- Aug 11, 2019
In Brazil, “quilombolos,” as the residents of quilombos are known, still suffer from the racism and discrimination that made the brutal slave trade possible in the first place.
Paraguayans don feathered suits in homage to saint
- Jul 27, 2019
Hundreds of Catholic parishioners in Paraguay donned bird-like costumes and paraded down the streets this week to honor a 16th century saint said to possess miraculous powers.
In Guyana’s Rupununi region, young people feel lure of city lifestyle
- Jul 21, 2019
In Guyana, people hope to create work so that young people don’t have to work in slavery conditions on Brazilian ranches or in mines.
Retiree uses music, poetry to teach respect for environment in Amazon
- Jul 21, 2019
A retired teacher continues to foster respect for the environment and appreciation for the southern Guyana region known as Rupununi. He uses two of his favorite teaching tools: music and poetry.
Development threatens way of life in Amazon’s Afro-Brazilian communities
- Jul 21, 2019
In Brazil, although slavery as an institution no longer exists, forms of forced labor persist in the country.
After Amazonians migrate to cities, they struggle to survive
- Jul 14, 2019
People being displaced by industry in the Amazon struggle to survive in cities.
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