Favelas’ Diary: Black Women Telling Their Own Stories and Creating Their Own Narratives
Global Perspectives on Race and Racism
October 24, 2023
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM Central Time
Favelas’ Diary: Black Women Telling Their Own Stories and Creating Their Own Narratives
Brazilian favelas and their particularities have caught the world’s attention. However, quite often, the stories aren’t told by the ones who live in and survive the reality of the favelas. This conversation will explore and uplift these perspectives and realities through the writings in Carolina Maria de Jesus’ diary and through the character of Rosemary Mendonca in the documentary Good Morning, Rocinha. During this exploration, we will ponder the effects of racism and gendered racism on Black women’s stories and bodies.
To gain access to the Zoom link for this event, please register here. We look forward to seeing you there!
About the Speaker
Msc. Thayná Soares is a multi-lingual scholar and professional translator. She holds a master’s degree in Ethnic Relations (Programa de Relações Étnico-Raciais - PPRER) from Centro Federal de Educação Tecnológica Celso Suckow da Fonseca (CEFET-RJ). Her studies were funded by a prestigious Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (CAPES) scholarship. Soares completed her degree in Portuguese/Spanish Language and Literature at Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro (UFRRJ). Soares’ thesis titled "Negras, Desnudas y Crudas: Race, Gender and Translation’s Constructions on Black Women Bodies" explores the themes of South-North translation, poetry slams and how Black women’s words are being translated. Soares' ongoing research involves the aspects of an intersectional and activist translation of Black women’s voices and writing.
Recommended Viewing
Good morning, Rocinha, a 47-minute documentary by Witness – Al Jazeera. Access the film here.
Date posted
Oct 16, 2023
Date updated
Oct 19, 2023