The Anti-Racist Handbook for the Arts and Education arose in response to the need to challenge thinking and practices in the fields of art and education. In this session, Dori Nigro and Raquel Lima from UNA - União Negra das Artes collective Black will share with the audience their ongoing process of creating this handbook. Above all, it seeks to be a hopeful, anti-racist and critical resource that builds bridges between art and education.

The União Negra das Artes (Black Arts Union) is a cultural association that emerged from the anti-racist movement and affirmation of Black identity in Portugal. It emphasises the various manifestations and debates surrounding the demand for human rights, decolonisation of knowledge and appreciation of the artistic and cultural legacy of Black people. Founded in April 2021, the association was established in response to the need for a structure that defends the specific interests of black people in the cultural sector. This is due to the historical continuities of colonial racism that maintain deep asymmetries and hinder creation, enjoyment, access, production, programming, and consequently, black representation in the arts sector in Portugal. The association's main objectives are to promote, elevate and strengthen black representation in the Portuguese arts, and to recognise and value the intangible heritage of black people in Portugal. The association aims to contribute to the development of reparative policies and affirmative action measures in the arts and culture in collaboration with artists, social movements, and public and private entities.