Who Gets to Sing at the Rio Carnival?
Carnival belongs to black Brazilians — and they are learning to use it to their advantage
5 min readFeb 16, 2018
As a black Brazilian who grew up abroad, I never quite understood the meaning of Carnival. Sure, I knew it was a time to party and do away with the inhibitions of everyday life. But up until very recently, I couldn’t grasp the almost religious…
