Green Neocolonialism [as most western Big Green NGOs are] Afro-Brazilian Rebellion in Brazil: The Afro-Brazilian Quilombola people were forced from their land in Brazil in order to make way for eucalyptus plantations, which produce toilet paper destined for Western markets. But they are resisting by replanting native trees and food crops, and working for a post-eucalyptus reality. This area is also a symbol of Afro-Brazilian resistance; it is the land of the Quilombolas. The name Quilombola comes from the Kimbundu language, one of the Bantu languages widely spoken in Angola. Places where rebel or fugitive slaves lived were called quilombo - in hidden corners of the city or out in the countryside. From there the word Quilombola is derived, used in Brazil to describe a rebellious person of African descent. #Keeptheoilintheground #Yasuni #IdleNoMore #NotYourMascot #Ecuador #Brazil #Peru #StopAmazonDams #HumanRights #RedfaceDisgrace #ChangeTheName #Venezuela #Colombia #Bolivia #COP20 #LIMA #EyeOnTheAmazon #OWS #Occupy
Posted on: Wed, 31 Dec 2014 00:23:29 +0000
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