The History and Legacy of Zumbi dos Palmares

11/17/21 • 35 min

In Brazil, November 20th is widely celebrated as a day of Black Consciousness. It is also the anniversary of the assassination of Zumbi dos Palmares. Today, both the figure of Zumbi and the Quilombo or Maroon community of Palmares are important symbols associated with Brazil's African diaspora, and black activism. It is also interesting to note that over the years Zumbi and Palmares have been used as representations of broader subaltern resistance and collective action, especially among leftwing groups. In this episode of Brazil Unfiltered, James N. Green delves into the history and legacy of Zumbi dos Palmares.
The final portion of this episode includes a Brazilian News Update, which begins at 26:46
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