Rodnei Ferraz, a former doorman at a private school in Campinas, Brazil, reported being racially insulted by students and subsequently dismissed after he reported the incidents to the school administration.
Rodnei Ferraz, who worked as a doorman at a private school in Campinas, São Paulo, brought a case of racism to the attention of the police after being subjected to racial slurs by students. Ferraz reported that the students called him 'dirty black', 'monkey', and 'sub-race', highlighting the severity of the language used against him. Following his complaint made to school authorities, Ferraz alleged that he was dismissed from his position, adding to the sense of injustice he felt after this humiliating experience.
The incident occurred in December 2025, but came to public attention when the police report was accessed by news outlet G1. The school has yet to provide a comment on the situation, and the story raises important questions about the responsibilities of educational institutions in addressing racism among their students. Ferraz expressed feelings of fragility and impotence regarding the situation, emphasizing it as an example of the systemic issues surrounding racism in Brazilian society.
Moreover, this case forms part of a troubling trend in which reported instances of racism are increasing in São Paulo. In 2025 alone, there were 1,088 recorded complaints of racism across the state, reflecting a 20.2% increase from the previous year. This surge in reports suggests a growing awareness and willingness to speak out against such discrimination, though it also underscores the persistent and deep-rooted nature of racial issues in Brazil that demand urgent attention and action from both society and lawmakers.
