A Survey of African Poetry in the London Times, Sunday Times, Financial Times, the Times Literary Supplement 1865-1985

"Brazilian Lesson in Race Assimilation", The Times, 07 Feb 1966, 11 The Times Digital Archive, https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/CS186608199/TTDA?u=linc74325&sid=gale_api&xid=4b036ff4. Accessed 14 Oct 2024

The article explores Brazil's unique approach to racial assimilation, particularly how it contrasts with the racial tensions in other parts of the world, such as the United States during the civil rights era. The piece examines Brazil’s multi-ethnic society, highlighting the historical factors that have contributed to its more fluid racial dynamics, including colonization, African slavery, and indigenous integration. While acknowledging the existence of racial inequalities, the article presents Brazil as a model where inter-racial mixing has led to greater social cohesion compared to other nations with more rigid racial divisions. It also discusses how Brazilian society’s approach to race could offer lessons to other countries grappling with racial integration and equality. The article positions Brazil as a complex but hopeful example of how race and identity can be navigated in diverse societies.