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USP Ribeirão Preto law school to launch Afro-Latin American Studies research group

The University of São Paulo's law school in Ribeirão Preto will hold a Black Consciousness Week on 3-5 November, themed on historical reparation and including the launch of a new research group.

Photo: Anderson Bueno Pereira / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

Why it matters: The Ribeirão Preto Law School's 3-5 November programme includes the launch of a research group in Law and Afro-Latin American Studies.

The University of São Paulo (USP) reported that historical reparation is the central theme of a 'Black Consciousness Week' at its Faculdade de Direito de Ribeirão Preto (Ribeirão Preto Law School).

According to USP, the programme runs from 3 to 5 November and brings together debates and cultural activities.

The university said the week will also include the launch of a research group in Law and Afro-Latin American Studies.

Editor’s view

Rachel Smith, Students and International Editor

The Ribeirão Preto Law School's week on historical reparation opens on 3 November and closes on 5 November, with the launch of the Law and Afro-Latin American Studies research group among its scheduled activities.

What to watch

  • The launch of the research group in Law and Afro-Latin American Studies during the 3-5 November programme.

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