leonasoleil9 :
We are very much cousins in our existence on this side of the world, which is why I think it’s important and should be highlighted more. I spent months living in Brazil last year and, although I had done extensive research, I was still amazed by how similar our experiences were. I always say it’s like making different cakes with butter vs. oil vs. ghee. While our identities are different, they were crafted in similar ways — our oppressors are very similar, too. Also, the sheer size of not only our populations, but the countries themselves, makes our identities and complexities harder for ppl outside of them to comprehend. I did find Brazil to be anti-Black, but no more than the US, tbh. There are levels to it depending on where you go, how you present, how wealthy you are, etc. just like here.
2025-07-20 00:37:07