[Social media post] International Day against Racism

Carousel post created for the official Instagram of the Federal Court of Accounts of Brazil (TCU) to raise awareness about racial inequality and reinforce that racism is a crime under Brazilian law. The content highlights historical context, current data, and the institution’s commitment to promoting equity and diversity in public management.

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March 21 – International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

10 reasons not to forget this date.

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1. Racism is still a reality — and fighting it is everyone’s responsibility.

Brazil has a historical debt to its Black population. Although Afro-Brazilians represent 56% of the country’s population, they still face barriers in education, healthcare, employment, and leadership positions.

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2. Slavery was officially abolished 136 years ago, but inequality remains.When freed, Black people received no land, housing, or opportunities. Without public policies for inclusion, many were pushed into poverty and marginalization — a legacy still visible in Brazil’s social indicators.

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3. The numbers tell the story:

• 7 out of 10 people in extreme poverty in Brazil are Black.

• 77% of homicide victims are Black.

• In public universities, only 4 out of every 10 students are Black.

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4. The majority of Brazil’s population is treated as a minority — this must change.

Representation changes realities. More Black voices in politics, justice, science, the arts, and the media mean building a country that truly reflects its people.

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5. Black history is also Brazilian history.

Great Black figures helped shape this country:

• Machado de Assis – One of the greatest writers in world literature.

• Luiz Gama – Born enslaved, became a lawyer and symbol of abolition and the Republic.

• Carolina Maria de Jesus – Writer and voice of Brazil’s peripheries.

• Rebeca Andrade – Gymnast and Brazil’s most decorated Olympic athlete.

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6. Art, culture, and resistance have always gone hand in hand.

Black culture is at the heart of Brazil’s identity:

• Music – From samba and rap to jazz and funk, African roots are everywhere.

• Literature – From Machado de Assis to Conceição Evaristo, Black authors have told — and continue to tell — our story.

• Dance – Frevo, maracatu, and capoeira are expressions of freedom born from resistance.

• Cuisine – Dishes like acarajé and feijão tropeiro carry ancestral flavors that nourish our culture.

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7. We’re not all the same — and that’s beautiful.

Every ethnicity, accent, and cultural expression makes Brazil a reflection of the world.

We are one people because we are different.

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8. Racism is a crime in Brazil.

Racism is not an opinion or a joke — it’s a crime under Brazilian law.

If you witness an act of racism, report it.

Human Rights Hotline: 100

Emergency Line: 190

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9. Public institutions, companies, and civil society must do their part.

In 2024, the Federal Court of Accounts of Brazil (TCU) became the first public institution to adopt the “Racism, Not Here!” seal and joined the Equidade Network, which promotes gender and racial equality in public management.

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10. The future must be different from the past.The fight against racism is not only for Black people — it’s everyone’s responsibility.Beyond celebrating Black culture, Brazil must ensure real opportunities for all.Fighting racism is a collective duty. Let’s do it together.