OPINION: It’s carnival week in Rio de Janeiro, where vibrant parades feature music, dancers and a huge dose of history. Here’s some Afro-Brazilian history from some of the most legendary Afro-carnival ...

Carnival affects young and old alike. Older residents brushed off their sequins and rehearsed dances for a neighborhood block party. (Story aired on All Things Considered on Feb. 16, 2023.) Rio de ...

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. When Leandro Santanna’s mother wanted to teach him about their ...