Lilia Schwarcz
Lilia Schwarcz is a prominent Brazilian anthropologist, historian, and member of the Brazilian Academy of Letters. A professor at both the University of São Paulo (USP) and Princeton University, she is known for her impactful work on Brazilian culture and history. Schwarcz frequently engages in public discussions about social issues, using her platform to critique societal norms and advocate for change. Recently, she drew attention to a poignant photograph capturing a child's reaction during a police operation in the Tabajaras favela, emphasizing the need to confront and not normalize the violence depicted in the image.
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Lilia Schwarcz evaluated the positive impact of Pedro II on science and culture while acknowledging the dark legacy of slavery during his reign.
da educação ao transporte, confira as marcas do Imperador no Rio, 200 anos após seu nascimento
Brazil· 2025-11-30
Lilia Schwarcz reflected on the significance of Ana Maria Gonçalves's entry into the ABL.
O encontro de Ana Maria Gonçalves, a primeira negra da ABL, com as outras acadêmicasBrazil· 2025-11-16
Lilia Schwarcz expressed her emotions during the reception speech for Ana Maria Gonçalves.
Ana Maria Gonçalves toma posse na ABL com fardão 'portelense' e esperança de 'abrir portas' para outras mulheres negrasBrazil· 2025-11-08
Lilia Schwarcz argues that the attempt to pass an amnesty via Congress undermines democracy.
Lilia Schwarcz sobre anistia: ‘Conceito sempre foi utilizado de forma equivocada no País’
Liechtenstein· 2025-09-16Lilia Schwarcz describes the trial as a historic moment for democracy in Brazil.
Em julgamento de Bolsonaro e militares por tramar golpe, STF busca traçar limites para atos contra a democraciaBrazil· 2025-09-02
Lilia Schwarcz describes the trial as a historic moment for democracy in Brazil.
Em julgamento de Bolsonaro e militares por tramar golpe, STF busca traçar limites para atos contra a democraciaBrazil· 2025-09-02Lilia Schwarcz described the trial as symbolic for breaking a silence about the military.
No julgamento de Bolsonaro, Brasil enfrenta Trump e próprio passado autoritário, diz Washington PostLiechtenstein· 2025-09-01
Lilia Schwarcz expressed her support for Matheus Ribs, stating that censorship is never a solution.
Obra que faz releitura da bandeira nacional é retirada de exposição em Petrópolis e gera polêmica: 'inaceitável', reagiu o artistaBrazil· 2025-07-29
Lilia Schwarcz co-authored books with Heloisa Starling.
'O jornal relata os fatos, o historiador revela as razões, diz Heloisa StarlingBrazil· 2025-07-29
Lilia Schwarcz believes that Ana Maria Gonçalves' election opens new paths for representation.
Autora de 'Um defeito de cor', Ana Maria Gonçalves é a primeira mulher negra a ingressar na ABLBrazil· 2025-07-10
Lilia Schwarcz is scheduled to meet at the Academia Brasileira de Letras for an event.
um roteiro de programas em espaços dedicados à literaturaBrazil· 2025-04-24
Lilia Schwarcz commented on the police operation in Tabajaras, highlighting a photograph that captured a young girl covering her eyes in front of a body.
'Não podemos naturalizar essa cena', diz Lilia Schwarcz sobre imagem de criança na operação no TabajarasBrazil· 2025-04-16
