Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Racism at a distance, but not too far from home

 In the article Brazil it's not fun to be black! by Santorri Chamley, The author discusses how "Afro-Brazilians" continue to be discriminated against in Brazil because of their Dark skin or curly hair. It points out how they are discriminated against in many places of their lives, including in their childhood, schools, workplaces, prison, stores, hotels, at the hands of judges, the police, landlords and even doctors. 


I feel that by reading and understanding this article, I have opened my eyes to Racism and Racial Discrimination. It is easy to only see the racism shown in your own area, or country, but to be given the opportunity to see it from afar was quite interesting.  


 Link to "Brazil it's not fun to be Black!"