What impact has politics had on the distinct cultural identity of Black “Nordestinas”?

Drawing on history, politics, personal experience, and interviews with residents of Northeast Brazil, author Tassiana Moura de Oliveira sheds light on the stark inequalities in the region and the repercussions of colonialism and oppression. Black and “Nordestina” seeks to unravel the different ways in which politics and policies have impacted the lives of Black “Nordestinas”, and explores potential pathways for the future, envisioning a society where these individuals can thrive.

A story that does not shy away from the shadows of colonialism and slavery and dares to hope for a future of inclusion and equity, this book is ideal reading for students of Latinx Studies, History, Politics, Black Studies, Colonialism, and Cultural Anthropology.

Tassiana Moura de Oliveira, PhD, is a political scientist and lawyer in Brazil, currently teaching in the Department of Political Science at SUNY/Albany. She is also a Black woman from the Northeast of Brazil, an immigrant, and an activist working with projects like "Negritude no PhD", whose goal is to teach Black Brazilians how to apply for graduate studies around the world.