This Afro-Brazilian Activist Has Become The First Trans Woman Elected To State Congress

[SirReginald]

In positive news and my last thread of today.......

This Afro-Brazilian Activist Has Become the First Transgender Woman Elected to State Congress in São Paulo
Érica Malunguinho's win is a bright spot in Brazil's controversial elections.

On Monday, Afro-Brazlian activist and community leader Érica Malunguinho made history as the first transgender woman to win a post in state congress in Sâo Paulo, reports Remezcla.

Malunhuinho, is one of more than 50 transgender candidates ran for office in Monday's election, according to NBC. The community organizer is also one of "The Seeds of Marielle"—the 231 black women who ran for public office, following in the footsteps of the late Afro-Brazilian activist Marielle Franco.

READ: The Seeds of Marielle: These Courageous Afro-Brazilian Women Are Running For State Office Despite the Odds
In an interview with Afropunk, the activist spoke of her dedication to keeping Franco's mission alive. "I cried a lot when I heard about Marielle's murder," she said. "Her political project was just wiped out. It was a message to us that we should not be there fighting over our bodies and resisting genocide and racism. I had so much hate in me. At the same time, I knew I needed to take this hate and do something positive with it."

With her new post Malunguinho, a member of the Partido Socialismo y Libertad (PSOL) will continue to advocate for Brazil's LGBTQ community, which will be under increased threat if far-right presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro— dubbed "Brazil's Trump"—is elected.

READ: The Assassination of Marielle Franco and the Dawn of Brazil's New Civil Rights Movement
Malunguinho will continue to serve Brazil's black communities as she has since 2016, when she openedAparelha Luzia—an urban quilombo—in order to "create a cultural space in São Paulo where black people could freely celebrate their blackness and maintain the longevity of black culture while feeling protected," writes OkayAfrica contributor Kiratiana Freelon.

Malunguinho's win is a major milestone for Brazil's black and LGBTQ communities. Her win is seen as a source of hope for minority groups in the country who fear their rights are under threat by highly controversial candidates like Bolsonaro, who won the first round of votes on Monday and who many consider "a risk to democracy."


Her tremendous accomplishment is being celebrated by many supporters online.

This Afro-Brazilian Activist Has Become the First Transgender Woman Elected to State Congress in São Paulo

 

[SirReginald]

I'm still scared for the 28th though. Because I have a feeling that Bolsonaro will pull it off. Haddad needs to create an alliance with the other liberal and moderate parties.

 

[VertigoKnight]

Any comment on her?

Seems like your kinda chick Reggie.

 

[EBK String]

no straight person is this invested in the Lbgtq

 

[SirReginald]

Any comment on her?

Seems like your kinda chick Reggie.

No. With the recent events in Brazil this is good news. More progressives (especially Black progressives) in office is a good thing. To me, all Black lives matter.

 

[SirReginald]

no straight person is this invested in the Lbgtq

This is more about policy/Afro-Brazilian platform than gender. It has nothing to do with the LGBTQ really. I showcase all Black folk who do positive things. Also, I made a positive thread on Ghetts two weeks ago.

 

[SirReginald]

P.S. this person is Black first and read the OP. You're derailing, but it just goes to show that most of yall aint Black.

 

[Okocha]

I've said it before and I will say it again. I have no faith in afro Brazilians. Now they're electing trannies, the milk has gone sour!

 

[SirReginald]

I've said it before and I will say it again. I have no faith in afro Brazilians. Now they're electing trannies, the milk has gone sour!

They are electing a person that's willing to do the job and get the job done. With Franco dead someone needs to carry the torch.

 

[Luken]

Your suppose to drown or burn abomination like this to death.

 

[SirReginald]

Your suppose to drown or burn abomination like this to death.

Seems Pro-Black

 

[AsTheWorldBurns]

Your suppose to drown or burn abomination like this to death.

Are you gonna keep that same energy if ur child ends up being trans?

 

[videogamestashbox.com]

So a black male in a dress got elected to office

 

[the cac mamba]

trandidates

 

[Booker T Garvey]

no straight person is this invested in the Lbgtq

how does this even come across ones news feed...especially if you don't live in brazil

 

[Exlurkernegro]

OP would smash.