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Zumbi (1655 – November 20, 1695), also known as Zumbi dos Palmares (Portuguese pronunciation: [zũˈbi dus pɐwˈmaɾis]), was a Brazilian quilombola leader and one of the pioneers of resistance to slavery of Africans by the Portuguese in colonial Brazil.
Nov 20, 2018 · Learn about Zumbi dos Palmares, the Afro-Brazilian hero who led the Quilombo dos Palmares, a free settlement of runaway slaves in the 1600s. Discover how he fought against Portuguese colonizers and became a symbol of black consciousness and freedom.
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Aug 14, 2021 · Zumbi, the MC of the Bay Area hip-hop group Zion I, passed away from Covid-19 complications on August 13, 2021. He was known for his socially conscious lyrics and his eviction from East Oakland home in 2015.
Aug 19, 2021 · Zumbi, born Steve Gaines, made up half of the Oakland duo Zion I, who were stalwarts of the Bay Area hip-hop scene for decades. Zumbi died at 49 and what follows is an appreciation of his art...
Aug 21, 2021 · Zumbi, aka Steve Gaines, was a rapper, father, and community pillar who passed away under mysterious circumstances in August 2021. He influenced many fans and artists with his lyrics, wisdom, and spirituality.
Sep 30, 2022 · Stephen \"Baba Zumbi\" Gaines, a member of the Oakland hip-hop group Zion I, died in August 2021 after a struggle with hospital staff and police. A coroner's report says he died from physiologic stress of restraint during a psychotic episode, but authorities decided not to pursue criminal charges.
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Mar 13, 2020 · Zumbi was a Kongo/Angola descendant who led the largest and most famous quilombo in Brazil, a settlement of liberated Africans. He fought against colonial domination and slavery for 100 years until his assassination in 1695. Learn about his legacy and the Quilombismo movement.
