Caminhos de uma educadora antirracista: trajetória de vida e formação docente

Abstract

This reflective memoir presents insights into the journey of an educator committed to antiracist practices, encompassing her life story and professional development as a teacher. It brings together personal experiences, bibliographic research, and pedagogical actions aimed at promoting racial equity. The choice of theme stems from the urgent need to raise awareness about Law No. 11.645/2008, which mandates the inclusion of Afro-Brazilian, African, and Indigenous History and Culture in the school curriculum. Given the necessity for educational institutions to revisit their pedagogical practices, it becomes essential to incorporate, from early childhood education onwards, discussions that address ethnic-racial relations as a means of overcoming prejudice and racial discrimination within the school environment. The theoretical foundation of this work is based on the reflections and contributions of key authors, such as Djamila Ribeiro (2019), Cida Bento (2012), Paulo Freire (1996), Bell Hooks (2013), Louise Silva (2023), Kabengele Munanga (2006), Barbara Carine Pinheiro (2023), Cristiane Morais (2011), and Nilma Gomes (2007), among others.