Afronta! Facing It!

Seasons

Season 1 (2017)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Loo Nascimento (2017-11-20)

Designer, model and blogger Loo Nascimento talks about her life and work, and the value of self-understanding as a member of the African diaspora.
Ep. 2: Ingrid Silva (2017-11-27)

Ingrid Silva, a dancer with the Dance Theatre of Harlem, discusses the differences between Brazil and the U.S. in the fight against racism.
Ep. 3: Rincon Sapiência (2017-12-04)

Rap artist Rincon Sapiência discusses his passion for Black culture including capoeira, reggae, and African religion, and it influences his music.
Ep. 4: Batekoo (2017-12-11)

The Batekoo organizers talk about a movement that centers marginalized and urban culture, collective strengthening, music, dance, and the Black body.
Ep. 5: Gabriel Martins (2017-12-18)

Filmmaker Gabriel Martins, whose films have appeared at more than 50 festivals worldwide, talks about the importance of Black characters.
Ep. 6: Benjamin Abras (2017-12-25)

Benjamim Abras, a multifaceted artist, talks about awareness through art and the role of Black culture from the perspective of contemporary art.
Ep. 7: Daniele DaMata (2018-01-01)

Makeup artist and entrepreneur Dani DaMata believes that her work is part of an expanding network. Discover how makeup can empower Black women.
Ep. 8: Tasha & Tracie Okereke (2018-01-08)

Tracie and Tasha, twin DJs and producers, talk about how their interest in fashion led to a blog that explores research on Black culture.
Ep. 9: Mariana de Matos (2018-01-15)

Mariana de Matos believes she became a poet because her feelings were not repressed as a child; now she uses her art to reveal colonial perspectives.
Ep. 10: André Novais (2018-01-22)

Filmmaker André Novais was nominated for two prizes in Cannes. Operating on the periphery, he uses friends and family as actors in his films.
Ep. 11: Mahal Pita (2018-01-29)

Mahal Pita is a music producer and designer. Learn about his career and how he sees himself as an instrument, a frontier, and a bridge between worlds.
Ep. 12: Grace Passô (2018-02-05)

Actress and director Grace Passô knows her theater resists conventional narratives; she creates her own texts that represent herself and her friends.
Ep. 13: Thamyra Thâmara (2018-02-12)

Thamyra Thâmara is a journalist, photographer and cultural creator. She depicts creative solutions to problems created by the state's failures.
Ep. 14: Xenia França (2018-02-19)

Xenia França found a form of expression in music that she had never expected. She gathers stories about ancestry and Black women's identity.
Ep. 15: Criola (2018-02-26)

Criola is a graffiti artist and fashion school graduate. She tells how valuable rap and hip-hop were in her studies and how graffiti became an escape.
Ep. 16: Dani Ornellas (2018-03-05)

Dani Ornellas is a film, theater, and TV actress. See how her choice of characters and her work has transformed her views on the issues of race.
Ep. 17: Anelis Assumpção (2018-03-12)

Anelis Assumpção is a singer-songwriter. She talks about her musical journey and the importance of preserving the historical legacy of Black culture.
Ep. 18: Magá Moura (2018-03-19)

Magá Moura, YouTuber and blogger, talks about becoming a fashion icon and the importance of Black representation in predominantly white spaces.
Ep. 19: Tássia Reis (2018-03-26)

Singer and composer Tássia Reis believes that people identify with what she has to say and that there is a demand for Black artists in Brazil.
Ep. 20: Liniker (2018-04-02)

Singer and composer Liniker traces her musical journey, exploring the places that enabled her to be an artist and learn how to express herself.
Ep. 21: Yasmin Thayná (2018-04-09)

Researcher and filmmaker Yasmin Thayná talks about how her work reconnected her with her ancestry and addresses the political situation of Black women.
Ep. 22: Raquel Virgínia (2018-04-16)

Raquel Virginia, a singer-songwriter, talks about being a Black trans woman, the importance of being part of a movement, and how this affects her life.
Ep. 23: Juliana Luna (2018-04-23)

Artist and cultural ambassador Juliana Luna sees self-care as a form of militant resistance, allowing one to take care of oneself and the world.
Ep. 24: Erica Malunguinho (2018-04-30)

Erica Malunguinho tells us about her journey and how she founded "Aparelha Luzia," a meeting place and cultural space developed for Black creators.
Ep. 25: Diane Lima (2018-05-07)

Curator Diane Lima researches a project about the work of Black artists, revealing a connection between ancestry and the subjectivity of bodies.
Ep. 26: Karol Conká (2018-05-14)

Rapper and presenter Karol Conká has become known for the expression "Tombamento," which symbolized an entire Black generation.