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 ...

Brazil’s demographic makeup has been diverse since colonial times, with indigenous populations, enslaved Africans, and European settlers forming the foundation of the country’s ethnic composition.

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 ...