The samba school Acadêmicos do Tatuapé is set to hold a parade in honor of the MST (Landless Workers' Movement) on Saturday morning, featuring notable participants such as former football player Raí, journalist Chico Pinheiro, and Minister of Women Márcia Lopes. This event aims to draw attention to the historical struggle for agrarian reform and the role of family farming in Brazil. The parade, scheduled around 3 AM at the Anhembi sambódromo, will showcase the school's theme, 'Plant for Harvest and Feed: There Is Much Land Without People and Many People Without Land,' collaboratively developed with the MST.

Historically significant figures from the MST, including João Pedro Stedile, Divina Lopes, and João Paulo Rodrigues, are expected to ride on decorative floats during the parade. The initiative is not just a celebration of cultural roots through samba but also a platform to highlight urgent social issues related to land ownership and food security in Brazil. By incorporating these leaders and their messages into the parade, the school hopes to engage the public and raise awareness around these crucial topics.

As the parade unfolds, organizers aim to create a space that emphasizes both political and cultural visibility, challenging the ongoing issues of land concentration in Brazil. The collaboration between the samba school and the MST signifies a unique fusion of music, dance, and activism that seeks to further the agenda for what is termed popular agrarian reform, pushing for a greater discussion around equitable land distribution and supporting local agricultural practices.