ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Racism in Brazil

Well, racism in Brazil is when some people mistreat or discriminate against other people just because of their skin color or ethnicity.

You know how some people have lighter skin and some have darker skin? In Brazil, there are people with all different skin colors because there were lots of different groups of people who came to live there over a long time.

But unfortunately, some people with lighter skin think that they are better than people with darker skin, and they treat them badly or don't give them the same chances in life. This is wrong because everyone should be treated with the same respect and kindness, no matter what they look like or where they come from.

Nowadays, lots of people in Brazil are trying to make things better by speaking out against racism and working to make sure everyone has equal opportunities. But it's still a big problem that we need to work hard to solve.