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Rio's 2026 Carnival honored Black Brazilian authors Conceição Evaristo and Carolina Maria de Jesus with vibrant tributes celebrating their literary and cultural impact.
In Rio de Janeiro’s 2026 Carnival, samba schools Imperio Serrano and Unidos da Tijuca honored Black Brazilian female authors Conceição Evaristo and Carolina Maria de Jesus through elaborate parades, spotlighting their literary and cultural contributions.
Both women, who rose from poverty, were celebrated via floats, costumes, and music, emphasizing their impact on narratives of race, gender, and resilience.
The tributes highlighted ongoing efforts to challenge systemic exclusion in Brazilian culture and institutions, despite persistent racial and gender bias.
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El Carnaval de Río 2026 honró a los autores brasileños negros Conceição Evaristo y Carolina Maria de Jesus con vibrantes homenajes que celebraban su impacto literario y cultural.