Say What? The Most Racist Things to Happen in Brazil
Racial tension goes far beyond what happens on the field.
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Brazil's Racism Spans Over a Century - Reports of Brazil's racism have been swirling in the media since the start of the World Cup. But racism in Brazil goes far beyond what happens on the soccer field. Take a look at a few of these examples of racism in the country. — Nicole Phillip (Photo: David Turnley/Getty Images)
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The Last Western Nation to Abolish Slavery - Taking it back to the 19th century, Brazil's history of Black discrimination shows its deep roots. In 1888, Brazil became the last nation in the Americas to finally abolish slavery following Britain's intimidation tactics. (Photo: Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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A Twitter Feed Dedicated to Racism Against Maids - A Sao Paulo marketing executive created a Twitter page showcasing all of the racist things Brazilians say about their Black maids. One tweet says (translated from Portuguese) "my maid is so good, it doesn't feel like she's Black." Another tweets talks about a Black slave wearing handcuffs so she can't steal. (Photo: Hiya Images/Corbis)
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Fans Called a Brazilian Soccer Player a Monkey - In March, Santos midfielder Arouca had insults hurled at him from individuals who were, reportedly, Mogi Mirim fans. "It's better to block that out, better not to listen to these people, if you can actually call them people," said Arouca. (Photo: Alexandre Schneider/Getty Images)
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Black Referee's Car Gets Vandalized - Going home after a game one night, Black referee Marcio Chagas found his car vandalized and his windshield covered in bananas. "It was a cowardly act because I couldn’t defend myself. The jeering is normal. This kind of action was new for me," said Chagas. (Photo: Heuler Andrey/LatinContent/Getty Images)
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