A inquietude de um povo: o Movimento Negro em Alagoas durante a Ditadura Civil-Militar (1979-1985)

Abstract

During the military dictatorship, the Black movement in Alagoas faced significant challenges, including repression by the authoritarian regime. However, there was resistance and mobilization from activists and Black groups who fought against racial discrimination. In Alagoas, the Zumbi Cultural Association (ACZ) stands out, as it sought better living conditions and the guarantee of civil rights for the Black community in the state. This paper aims to investigate this institution and its activities in order to understand its creation, rise, and dissolution, as well as the role played by Black women in the movement and its particularities. This organization, like many others, was inspired by the Unified Black Movement (MNU), which also played an important role in this context by promoting awareness, mobilizing the community, and pushing for social and political change.