Piripiri Mayor Apologizes After Posting Blackface Video on Black Consciousness Day

Overview

• Jôve Oliveira posted the video on November 20, Brazil’s Day of Black Consciousness, and deleted it minutes later after negative reaction.
• In the clip, she appears with her face darkened and removes the paint while speaking about racism and the significance of the date.
• On November 21, she issued a public apology, saying she was unaware of the term “blackface,” called the post an error, and reaffirmed her stance against racism.
• Coverage explains the practice originated in 19th‑century U.S. entertainment and is considered offensive for caricaturing Black people.
• Separately, a judge annulled her mandate over alleged use of municipal media to promote her image; she denies abuse of power and says she will seek to overturn the ruling.