The singer received racist attacks during a show held at Grêmio Náutico União, in Porto Alegre, last Friday, 14
Ana Maria Braga repudiated the racist offenses that the singer Seu Jorge suffered during a show held at the Grêmio Náutico Uniãoin Porto Alegre, last Friday, 14. In her program on Tv Globo, the presenter used the last few minutes to send a message.
“Before closing, I want to express my indignation at yet another totally senseless racist act. And offer my solidarity to Seu Jorge, who was elegant in repudiating the act of racism he was a victim of. He released a ‘elegant’ statement, The police have already opened an investigation to investigate this allegation of racism, and any form of prejudice, folks, let’s face it, is no longer in anyone’s life, right? ”the veteran said.
“If you are a witness to this, I think you must be indignant, look at this fact with indignation. It is no longer in anyone’s space. An artist like this, whatever he was, of any profession, I mean, no longer fits ours. A hug, Seu Jorge “, concluded, also appeared on Twitter to complete:” Any form of prejudice is not part of anyone’s life. My repudiation of racism and my total support for you, Seu Jorge. A hug, “she wrote.
understand the case
A video of the concert was leaked on social media. In the images you can hear the sounds of monkeys in the audience, as well as the cries of “tramp” and “bastard”.
Netizens who would be present at the event said that part of the audience would shout outrage after the musician had invited a young black man to play on stage and make a short speech against the reduction of the criminal age and in defense of the young blacks of Brazilian communities.
police investigation
The case is being examined by the Police to Combat Intolerance, a department of the Civil Police of Rio Grande do Sul. A police investigation into the crime of racism was initiated by the delegate Andréa Mattos, head of the police station.
In a statement, Grêmio Náutico União, through its president Paulo José Kolberg Bing, said the club is investigating the facts internally. “If the practice of a racist act is demonstrated, the people involved will be held accountable. We affirm that the Union, following its Statute and commitment to associates and society, repudiates any kind of discrimination”.
The club also points out that Seu Jorge was chosen to perform at the event for his “representation in national culture and international recognition”.
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