![]() ![]() Salgueiro has not yet commented on the criticisms. It became the most photographed moment of the parade and while it was powerful to many, it created some controversy among Brazilians online who asked whether the performances was a kind of blackface. Ten men painted in black performed a dance routine in which they, acting as women, birthed 10 black babies. The " Commissão do Frente," the parade's opening dance act, attracted the most attention on social media. "We are black women, warriors in the intellectual camp but also warriors in the day to day," Portilho said on Facebook. We risk and dare every minute of the intense hours of study and writing, demystifying and re-centering every concept invented to fix us in the place of primitive, a-historical and dependent people," Miranda said on Facebook. "The real work was interdisciplinary, spiritual and arduous. To create the parade, which always consists of floats, costumes, dancers and a drum section, the school contracted two Afro-Brazilian women researchers, Kaka Portilho and Marina Miranda, who studied the works of academics like Cheik Anta Diop, Joseph Ki-Zerbo, Frantz Fanon, bell hooks, and Amilcar Cabral among others. With the theme, "Senhoras do Ventre do Mundo," Salgueiro returned to its roots. To develop these themes, Salgueiro always consulted with academics. These historical black figures are now well-known by all Brazilians. Other black themes include Xica da Silva (1963), Chico Rei (1964). In 1960, the school brought to life the theme "Quilombo dos Palmares," which told the story of the black independent community led by Zumbi that existed in Brazil in the 17th century. ![]() Until the last 10 years, Brazilian schools didn't teach African and Afro-Brazilians culture and history, so many Brazilians learned about black history through samba schools like Salgueiro. The Salgueiro samba school is known for presenting themes that link directly to Afro-Brazilian culture and history. The song has to reflect the theme and, of course, be good enough that people will want to sing it for 75 minutes-the length of the Carnival parade. Once the theme is chosen musicians compete for their song to be chosen by the school. Between May and July, each Samba school chooses a theme for its parade and this year Salgueiro chose to honor African women with the theme, " Senhoras do ventre do mundo" (Women of the world's womb). ![]()
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