What changes have you seen AfroReggae make in the lives of favela residents?
I have seen AfroReggae change the lives of many individual favela residents. AfroReggae brings hope and activity to communities where guns and crime are the day to day. These communities have been closed off to the outside world for many years. AfroReggae has also changed the way that viewers from the outside see favela residents. Because of AfroReggae and its relations with the Brazilian media, specifically TV Globo, there have been changes in the way favelas and young black people are represented. How has AfroReggae expanded its influence over the years? AfroReggae has achieved great international exposure through tours and films such as Favela Rising and internally in Brazil, principally through Globo TV and more recently a weekly TV program hosted by José Junior. The program has a unique ability to dialogue and work with partners from all sectors of Brazilian society, especially businesses. What have been some obstacles to growth? What support have they gotten in the process? At th
