Festival Latinidades

[4] The festival continues to play a vital role in advocating for equity and celebrating the cultural heritage and achievements of Black women in Latin America and the Caribbean.

The festival brings together music, dance, theater and literature performances, as well as debates on education, entrepreneurship, creative economy and communication.

[6] The 12th edition of Latinidades held at the São Paulo Cultural Center, marking the first time the event is being hosted outside Brasília.

Through a dynamic program consisting of performances, exhibitions, and discussions, the festival aims to bolster the identity, political and technical development, entrepreneurship, as well as foster artistic, cultural, and intellectual contributions of black women.

[4][7] The festival featured a diverse program including workshops, panels, conferences, shows, lectures, and debates with national and international experts.

Press Conference, during the Festival Latinidades in 2014, with guests (from left to right) Shirley Campbell Barr (Costa Rica), Paulina Chiziane (Mozambique), Angela Davis (USA), Unknown, Ana Maria Gonçalves (Brazll), Marlene Tello (Colombia), and Patricia Hill Collins (USA)