Unveilings and resignifications: the past and present of the brazilian people; an experience report

Abstract

Since the bicentennial of Brazil's Independence, numerous historical revisions works emerged with the commemoration of the date.  However, what story are we talking about, or rather, what story was told to us, by whom and in what way?  Faced with these concerns, it is questioned how it could, through group work, bring to light facts of the history of the Brazilian people that were shaded, distorted and made invisible.  The Desvelar, an in progress group process that has up to 14 participants and has as its most important constituent testimonials from the participants (about the experiences of erasure, violence and injustice).  The meetings began with a discussion about the Querino Project (Afro-centered view of the history of Brazil).  This can be understood as a mediating object, to better facilitate the knowledge of history.  Knowing better the history, we will understand why we are what we are today.  Knowing our place in the world, our history, our constraints, our potential, leads to a free thinking.