Brazil opens racial equality house in Contagem
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Rachel Barros, Brazil’s Minister of Racial Equality, visited the Racial Equality House in Contagem, a city in the metropolitan region of Belo Horizonte, on Tuesday, September 15th.
The new facility is the sixth of its kind in Brazil and the second in the state of Minas Gerais, operating as part of the Ministry’s “Mais Igualdade” (More Equality) pilot program.
The house provides support and specialized assistance to Black people, traditional communities, and others affected by racial and ethnic discrimination, including psychological, social, and legal services for victims of racial crimes. During the visit, a capoeira group called Eskiva Brasil welcomed Barros with traditional music. Representatives from the Contagem city government, the Municipal Council for the Promotion of Racial Equality, quilombo communities (settlements founded by escaped slaves), and other traditional groups also attended.
The Racial Equality House organizes its services around five areas: racial justice, productive inclusion, culture and education, community living, and federal cooperation. Through these areas, the house aims to reduce racial inequalities and strengthen social and cultural bonds within the Black population and traditional communities. The Ministry of Racial Equality plans to expand this program to six cities total, including Fortaleza, Rio de Janeiro, Pelotas, Salvador, Itabira, and Contagem.
