The greatest challenge in the fight against racism in Brazil is ensuring that the legal tools built into the judicial system since the re-democratization take root in Brazilian society, both in public and private institutions, and that there are no setbacks. Translating the law into concrete actions is crucial in public safety and security, given the often-discriminatory treatment the police give to the poorest populations, most of whom are pardo (a Brazilian census category that refers to the admixed population) and black. It is also essential that a more significant number of black men and women \u2013 still flagrantly underrepresented \u2013 occupy positions of power in the Executive, Legislative, and Judiciary Branches (at all three levels of government) for the anti-racism cause to advance.<\/p>\n
These were the primary conclusions of this webinar. The objective was to discuss how and why the racial issue gained prominence in Brazil\u2019s political agenda and the role the black movement has played in this process. Two young and talented black social scientists who compile significant research and experience in this area were the guest speakers: professors Flavia Rios (Universidade Federal Fluminense) and Luiz Augusto Campos (Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro).<\/strong><\/p>\n