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USP pedagogy students run community debates on anti-racist education for Black Consciousness Month

Pedagogy students at the University of São Paulo have organised a debate series for Black Consciousness Month, open to the community, with sessions listed for 23 October and 11 and 19 November.

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Why it matters: Members of the community interested in anti-racist education and quilombola struggle are invited to the student-organised sessions on 11 and 19 November.

The University of São Paulo's newsroom reported that pedagogy students have organised a series of debates for Black Consciousness Month ('Mês da Consciência Negra').

According to the university, the programme covers anti-racist education, racialisation and the struggle of quilombola (Afro-Brazilian traditional) communities.

The university said the programme is open to the community, with sessions listed for 23 October and for 11 and 19 November.

Editor’s view

Rachel Smith, Students and International Editor

The student-organised debates on anti-racist education, racialisation and quilombola struggle are open to the community, with the next sessions set for 11 and 19 November.

What to watch

  • Further debate sessions are scheduled for 11 and 19 November.

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