While producing our August global issue in Rio de Janeiro, we interviewed women who are celebrating the "Afro" in Afro-Brazilian. However, their hair journey has been a battle of personal, family ...

Read more opinions on theGrio. When Leandro Santanna’s mother wanted to teach him about their Afro-Brazilian culture and history, she didn’t seek out books, films or documentaries. Although ...

My first trip to Brazil was everything I hoped it would be and more, and I left feeling more in touch with my Afro-Brazilian roots. Rio was just as wonderful as I'd pictured as a little kid ...

The festival, albeit on a smaller scale than that of its Brazilian model, helps to keep their heritage alive and celebrate the city's Afro-Brazilian history.