Brazil Marks Black Consciousness Day Thursday With Events and a Likely Long Weekend

Overview

• The November 20 holiday commemorates Zumbi dos Palmares, the quilombo leader revered for resistance to slavery.
• Many public bodies and private employers are expected to declare a Friday ponto facultativo, potentially extending leave into the weekend.
• Cities in the Sul do Rio and Costa Verde region announced programs including jongo, rodas, fairs, film sessions and concerts.
• Angra dos Reis plans a ceremony at Praça Zumbi dos Palmares, while Volta Redonda hosts performances at Memorial Zumbi.
• Piraí, Barra Mansa, Miguel Pereira and Rio das Flores scheduled activities through November 20, with lineups featuring groups like Clareou and artist Netinho de Paula.