A Lei 10.63903 e a Cátedra de Estudos Afro-Colombianos marcos legais na construção de uma educação antirracista na América Latina

Abstract

The fight for anti-racist education has gained prominence in the Brazilian educational field, particularly in the first decades of the 21st century. This paradigm shift directly stems from the actions of social movements—especially the Black movement—advocating for emancipatory and inclusive education, as well as the consolidation of anti-racist curricula. Grounded in reflections from the Caminhos Amefricanos Exchange Program, promoted by the Ministry of Racial Equality in November 2024, this study aims to discuss the contributions of legal frameworks in inducing actions to combat racism in school environments in Brazil and Colombia. Based on bibliographic, documentary, and field research, the study examines Law No. 10.639/03 (Brazil) and the Chair of Afro-Colombian Studies (Cátedra de Estudios Afrocolombianos) as key fronts against racism, highlighting how they alter school curricula and promote the recognition of Black populations in building both nations. The theoretical framework relies on authors such as Bento (2022), Gomes (2007), Cavaleiro (2005), and Munanga (2008). The results underscore the convergences and divergences between Brazil and Colombia regarding anti-racist struggles, providing a reference for researchers interested in ethnic-racial relations.