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She’s Brazilian, she’s a photographer, and recently she’s become a cultural event organizer—but not just any kind of event. In November 2025, Renata Carmo gained recognition thanks to her highly successful event celebrating Black Awareness Month, the Brazilian equivalent of Black History Month, in Montreal. After a trip to Brazil during the holiday season, she returned even more energized to launch the very first edition of Brazilian Black History Month. While Montreal has a large Brazilian population, the Black Brazilian community is smaller and still relatively unknown. This is precisely the mission Renata set for herself by creating Racines Cor d’Anil and her project combining photography and interviews to shine a light on her compatriots. The first two events, held on February 14th and 21st, exceeded Renata’s expectations, and she anticipates a successful evening on February 28th, which will include a roda de samba. Sandra Gasana met with her, after her dance class, to discuss the plans for February 28th and also to learn more about her many roles.
