Argentina's first animated series with an anti-racist perspective premiered
We are sharing a note published in page 12 about the premiere of the animated series "Antiracists. Stories for childhoods free from racism" Produced by the African Diaspora of Argentina (Diafar), a non-profit civil association that works to rescue the social, cultural and political heritage of the Afro-Argentine community, with the support and participation of the CLACSO Working Group Civilizational Crisis, Reconfigurations of Racism, Afro-Latin American Social Movements.
The series premiered on the channel of YouTube DiafarTV, and will be screened on Tuesday, May 21st at the Cultural Center of Cooperation in Buenos Aires, located at Corrientes Street 1543, in the City of Buenos Aires.
This is a groundbreaking type of production in our country, as it marks the first time that material aimed at children has been created with an anti-racist perspective. In this context, the launch of this series stands as a historic milestone. The narrative, presented in an accessible yet powerful way, seeks to expose racism in everyday life and inspire children and adults alike to reflect on it and on how to build a future free from racism.
“Antiracists. Stories for childhoods free from racism” It consists of five stories, each featuring children facing different forms of racism. These courageous children raise their voices against injustice and, in doing so, help us to deconstruct it. These are diverse childhoods, with diverse family structures, in current circumstances where the world adults have created is not always at its best. Maga shows us that people come in all colors, even within the same family. Lucas teaches us that we cannot ignore racism; we must reflect and make amends. Diana shows us that racism is not only in people's actions; it is also found in policies, norms, and laws, which affect people's lives as much as, or even more than, a racist insult. Andrea opens our eyes to the stereotypes and the invisibility of racialized groups in their representation within the dominant culture. Ramón explains what blackface is, why this widespread practice in our schools must be deconstructed, and that people of African descent also come in all colors.
The narrations were done by the actress's voice. Julieta Ortega, the Nobel Peace Prize Adolfo PÃ © rez Esquivel, the writer and screenwriter Pedro Saborido, journalist Franco Torchia and the political scientist and founder of DIAFAR Federico PitaThe series was produced by the African Diaspora of Argentina (DIAFAR), an anti-racist organization that defends human rights and works to rescue the memory and present of the Afro-Argentine community, with the support of the CLACSO Working Group Civilizational Crisis, reconfigurations of racism, Afro-Latin American social movements.
The news was originally published in: https://www.pagina12.com.ar/738185-se-estreno-la-primera-serie-animada-con-perspectiva-antirrac
