Richard Serraria leads cultural projects to preserve black heritage in Brazil

Richard Serraria conducted a cultural event in Cachoeira do Sul, Brazil, to promote Afro-Brazilian traditions and local history.

Serraria acted as an educational mediator for the Associação Rainha Ginga. He led drummers and singers during an event on November 1, 2026, to transform historical Black resistance into ongoing community action. He also worked with Náthaly Weber to develop a permanent pedagogical plan for local schools.

The project aims to integrate original Black aesthetics and histories into the broader cultural records of Brazil. Serraria describes the use of drums as a way to connect the living community with their ancestors. The initiative focuses on the Bairro São José neighborhood in Cachoeira do Sul, where the group seeks to reclaim ancestral knowledge as a practical tool against racism.

Serraria notes that while Law 11645 provides a legal framework for these actions, the daily challenge lies in the actual practice of incorporating these traditions into education. The project serves as a method to preserve the memories of the diaspora and ensure that the heritage of regions like Rio Pardo and Tavares remains active in the present.