My Forever Emotional Contract With FootballI found myself with that sense of belonging. I was proud to be part of something bigger than me.May 3, 2021May 3, 2021
What’s Happening in Brazil Right Now Is Terrifying“People are now breaking into other people’s homes just to steal food,”Apr 13, 2021Apr 13, 2021
Pandemic Learnings: A Dream 25 Years in the MakingThanks to YouTube tutorials and a few online banjo lessons from a Brazilian musician over Zoom, I finally started to learn how to play it.Apr 4, 2021Apr 4, 2021
How Many More Must Die for This War to End?“The favela is not the problem. The favela is the city. The favela is the solution,” she said.Mar 17, 2021Mar 17, 2021
Watching the Pandemic Unfold at Home from AfarWhat I’ve been going through here in Canada feels minimal compared to what friends and family are going through in Brazil.Mar 13, 2021Mar 13, 2021
How Your Story Can Change. And Sometimes For the BetterDocumentary stories can be found in places and moments that we least expect.Mar 9, 2021Mar 9, 2021
Pelé’s Netflix Documentary Shows the Legend Is Different From the ManOn the pitch, Pelé was divine. Off the pitch, he was just another imperfect citizen like the rest of us.Feb 27, 2021Feb 27, 2021
“We Don’t Have Any Black Actors”: Why Representation Matters in the ArtsI was trying to find a Black actor for a leading role. Finding one in Rio de Janeiro wasn’t as easy as I thought.Feb 16, 2021Feb 16, 2021
Why I Always Bring My ID With Me–Even When I Take Out the GarbageI always carry my ID. It’s a survival skill. Even if I go for a quick walk around the block in my quiet Canadian neighbourhood.Feb 5, 20212Feb 5, 20212
