Pittsburgh and Rio de Janeiro share similar histories of Black communities’ cultural resistances and struggles for rights. Hosted by the Center for Latin American Studies and the World History Center, the goal of this event is to discuss the ways in which the urban landscapes of both cities are shaped by difficult cartographies, especially when related to racism and slavery. We also aim to discuss how scholars and community activists can collaborate in building strategies to make the topic accessible to the public.

The event will feature Lawrence Glasco (University of Pittsburgh), Jackie Smith (University pf Pittsburgh), Hebe Mattos (Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora), & Martha Abreu (Universidade Federal Fluminense).