Portugal’s antiracist movement had its largest protest in recent memory after George Floyd was killed by US police. The protest wasn’t only about an injustice an ocean away, but part of an ongoing struggle in a country that looks back fondly on its colonial past. What’s behind Portugal’s rosy view of history, and how does that affect Black activists fighting for their rights today?

In this episode:

Cristina Roldão, a sociologist and activist, and Helena Vicente (@helenavicente__), a researcher and activist with Grupo EduCAR (@grp.educar).

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