Notable Black Figures
In November, we celebrate Black Consciousness Day (Dia da Consciência Negra). We want to show the world the history and work of incredible Black Brazilians!
Our focus is on the Present Simple!
Let's learn about essential historical figures ( Dragão do Mar, Luiz Gama, Tia Ciata, Enedina Alves Marques) and notable contemporary personalities (Jaqueline Goes, Emicida, Lázaro Ramos e Taís Araújo, Conceição Evaristo, Djamila Ribeiro, Rebeca Andrade, Vini Jr., Iza)
Let's begin...
Antonieta de Barros is a journalist and teacher. She is from Florianopolis. She lives in Santa Catarina. She becomes the first Black woman in the Brazilian Parliament. She fights for education and women’s rights. Her legacy inspires the current politics. The school remembers her commitment.
Antonieta believes that education is the key to change. She founds her own school, the Curso Particular Antonieta de Barros, to teach poor people. She also writes a lot. She creates her own newspaper, A Semana, and she publishes more than a thousand articles in her career. She uses the pseudonym Maria da Ilha. Her writing criticizes racism and sexism.
As a politician, Antonieta proposes important laws. She creates a law that institutes the Teacher’s Day (Dia do Professor) in Santa Catarina. The country adopts this date nationally later. Today, her name is in the Book of Heroes and Heroines of the Fatherland. Her history motivates students and leaders, and she represents Black women in power.
Now, we are going to research some important people in the present day.
Group A:
His name is ____________, but his real name is ________________.
He is a very important rapper from São Paulo, Brazil.
He is also an entrepreneur and a writer.
He writes songs about social issues and black culture.
He speaks out against racism and promotes black entrepreneurship.
He often releases music albums and gives concerts.
His work inspires millions of people in Brazil.
Group B:
Her name is )_____________. She is a Brazilian pop singer and TV host.
She is known for her powerful voice and vibrant style.
She sings R&B, Pop, and Funk music.
She often appears on television shows as a judge.
She uses her platform to promote black representation in beauty and media.
Her music promotes female empowerment and self-love.
She is a great inspiration for young women.
She highlights crucial topics of black representation and self-esteem.
Group C:
Her name is ____________. She is a fantastic Brazilian gymnast.
She is an Olympic and World Champion.
She trains for many hours every single day.
She competes in big international championships for Brazil.
Her success is a strong representation of black excellence in sports.
She inspires black girls to pursue their dreams in athletics.
Her dedication shows the power of hard work.
Group D:
His name is _______________, but everyone calls him __________.
He is a famous Brazilian soccer player.
He plays for Real Madrid, a big team in Spain.
He strongly speaks out against racism in soccer stadiums worldwide.
He uses his voice to fight against racism and promote tolerance.
He also plays for the Brazilian National Team.
He is a world-class athlete and a role model.
Group E:
Her name is ____________. She is a Brazilian philosopher and writer.
She is one of the most important intellectuals in Brazil today.
She writes books and articles about feminism and racism.
She is a visiting professor at the MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) in the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Program. She is the first Brazilian invited to join this MIT program.
She runs the Sueli Carneiro Seal to promote books by black female authors.
She often travels to give lectures about social justice.
Her work helps people understand the importance of equality.
She is a strong and brilliant thinker.
Group F:
Their names are ___________ and _____________. They are a famous Brazilian acting couple.
They are also directors and writers.
They star in many popular TV shows and movies.
They actively promote racial diversity and representation in Brazilian media.
Lázaro often writes and directs plays.
Taís works to promote diversity in media.
They often publish children's books that are very successful.
Group G:
Her name is ___________________. She is a great Brazilian writer and professor.
She is from Minas Gerais.
She writes books, poems, and essays about the black female experience.
She uses a powerful language called Escrevivência.
Her literature brings visibility to the history and memory of the black population.
She receives many awards for her work in literature.
Her stories are very important for Brazilian culture and history.
Group H:
Her name is __________________. She is a Brazilian biomedical scientist.
She is from Salvador, Bahia, in the Northeast of Brazil.
She is famous for her research in virology.
In 2020, she led the team that sequenced the first coronavirus genome in Brazil.
This work is crucial for understanding and fighting the virus.
She also studies other viruses, like Zika and HIV.
Her story inspires many young people to follow science and research.
She is a symbol of black women's achievement in science.
NOW, YOU KNOW ABOUT THEM. Let's do the posters!
You can learn more in:
https://www.gov.br/palmares/pt-br/assuntos/noticias/fundacao-cultural-palmares-celebra-37-anos-com-o-relancamento-da-lista-de-personalidades-notaveis-negras
