Astrid Fontenelle reveals the episode of racism in resort

The presenter Astrid Fontenelle shared an episode of racism that involves her adopted son, Gabriel, during a resort stay. According to her, Gabriel has been addressed discriminatory by a local employee, who questioned his presence in the pool area, suggesting that he did not belong to space. Astrid expressed indignation with the situation, highlighting the need to fight the structural racism in society.

On his social networks, Astrid reported the emotional impact of what happened to her and Gabriel. He underlined the importance of denigrating and openly discussing cases of racial discrimination, especially when young blacks are involved in environments that should be welcoming. The presenter also underlined the responsibility of the institutions to promote inclusion and respect for diversity.

Astrid report has generated wide repercussion on social networks, with several netizen expressing solidarity and support for the family. The episode has rekindled debates on racism in Brazil and on the urgency of effective measures to guarantee equality and respect for everyone, regardless of its origin or the color of the skin.

Source: Terra