"Entre o contrato racial e o epistemicídio nas salas de aula: filosofia afroperspectiva por uma África a bordo"

Abstract

The Law 10.639/2003 made the teaching of Afro-Brazilian and African history and culture mandatory in Brazilian schools, aiming to combat racism and promote the appreciation of Afro-Brazilian contributions. The State, through the National Textbook Program (PNLD), would then have the responsibility of ensuring that educational materials reflect this requirement, promoting a more inclusive and representative education. The erasure of these contents would reflect what philosopher Charles W. Mills called the "Racial Contract," referring to an implicit agreement that sustains racial supremacy and the oppression of non-whites, shaping social and political structures. "Epistemicide," a concept developed by philosopher Sueli Carneiro, is one of the elements of the racial contract, as the systematic destruction of the knowledge and wisdom of subordinated groups, particularly African and Indigenous peoples, is one of the strategies to maintain colonial and racial domination. This concept highlights the exclusion and marginalization of non-Western knowledge in academic and cultural spheres. "Afrocentricity," proposed by Molefi Kete Asante, positions African culture and history at the center of academic analyses, challenging the dominant Eurocentric view. Similarly, the "Afroperspectivism" of philosopher Renato Noguera emphasizes the importance of understanding the world from African experiences and perspectives, promoting a diverse interpretation of African cultures and their diasporas. Critical Race Theory (CRT), a movement of analysis and critique of racial issues, examines how racism is entrenched in laws and institutions, arguing that it is a structural feature of society, not just individual attitudes. Finally, the concept of "game" and “Africa on board” in cultural and social contexts can involve recreational and community activities that serve as tools to explore issues of identity, power, and resistance.