NEW YORK, NY: On Saturday, June 25th, 2011, New Yorkers will have a rare opportunity to see the legacy of Brazilian slavery and resistance up close at the annual Batizado (or “baptism”) celebration of the Afro-Brazilian martial art Capoeira (pronounced…
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Afro-Brazilian Arts & Cultural Heritage Festival in DC: June 6 – 12, 2011
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•AfroBrazilFest 2011 is a week-long festival from June 6-12 in Washington, DC celebrating the vibrant links between Brazilian and African culture. Monday, June 6, 2011: Documentary Film Fest at Howard University/L. K. Downing Hall Auditorium Tuesday, June 7, 2011: Opening…