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A Quilombo in Amapá. A quilombo ( Portuguese pronunciation: [kiˈlõbu]; from the Kimbundu word kilombo, lit. 'war camp') [1] is a Brazilian hinterland settlement founded by people of African origin, and others sometimes called Carabali. Most of the inhabitants of quilombos, called quilombolas, were maroons, a term for escaped slaves.
Quilombo was a community of fugitive slaves in colonial Brazil, often located in remote areas and engaging in farming and raiding. The largest and most famous quilombo was Palmares, which became an autonomous republic and resisted Portuguese and Dutch attacks.
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Mar 14, 2022 · Quilombos are places where Afro-Brazilians live and celebrate their African heritage, despite facing racism and land insecurity. Learn about the history, challenges and achievements of these communities that emerged from slavery.
Aug 15, 2018 · Quilombos are self-sustaining communities of escaped enslaved Africans who keep their heritage and culture close to its African roots. Learn about the role of jongo dancing, the history and culture of quilombos, and how to visit some of the most accessible ones in Rio de Janeiro.
Dec 16, 2020 · Racial tensions in Brazil were inflamed by the 2018 election of far-right president Jair Bolsonaro, who on the campaign trail compared Black quilombo members to cattle and said “they don’t ...
Brazilian quilombolas during a meeting in the capital of Brazil, Brasília. A quilombola ( Portuguese pronunciation: [kilõˈbɔlɐ]) is an Afro-Brazilian resident of quilombo settlements first established by escaped slaves in Brazil. They are the descendants of Afro-Brazilian slaves who escaped from slave plantations that existed in Brazil ...
The Palmares Quilombo was formed at the end of the 16th century, reaching its peak in mid-17th century. After a series of campaigns carried out by the bandeirantes from São Paulo hired to destroy the Kingdom, Palmares was brought down after the November 20th, 1695, with the death of its leader Zumbi.
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