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Who was Prince Custódio? Portela's storyline, an African leader helped spread Afro religions in the South of the country
The story recalls the life of Custódio Joaquim de Almeida, an African prince who significantly influenced Afro-Brazilian culture in southern Brazil.
Feb 15 • 08:00 UTC
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Conversation circle addresses religious intolerance and the right to faith at an Umbanda terreiro
A conversation circle in Santarém, Brazil focused on religious intolerance and the right to practice faith, particularly in African matrix religions.
Feb 9 • 16:51 UTC
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Brazil
Folha (PT)
National & Local
How Islam Influenced African Matrix Religions in Brazil
The article explores how African matrix religions in Brazil, such as candomblé, umbanda, and quimbanda, have been influenced by Islam due to the beliefs of some enslaved peoples brought to Brazil.
Feb 5 • 15:12 UTC
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‘Odô Iyá’: Procession celebrates Iemanjá and raises awareness against religious racism in Rio Branco
The 16th Iemanjá Festival in Rio Branco brings together practitioners of African matrix religions to celebrate and address issues of religious racism.
Feb 2 • 21:02 UTC