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Katucha Bento is a Lecturer in Race and Decolonial Studies at the University of Edinburgh, where she co-directs the Race.ED Network. Her academic journey began with her involvement in the Núcleo de Consciência Negra na USP, a Brazilian NGO that provided preparatory courses for university entrance. She earned a BA in Sociology and Politics from the Foundation-School of Sociology and Politics of Sao Paulo, where her dissertation explored racialized sexual-affective encounters in samba parties. Her Master's thesis at the University of Barcelona focused on the intersection of racialization, affect, and lesbian identity. Bento completed her PhD at the University of Leeds, researching the experiences of Black Brazilian women in the UK, specifically how they negotiate their identities in a postcolonial context. Her research interests include Black feminisms, Critical Race Studies, Decolonial Studies, and the various contexts of the African diaspora, aiming to foster transnational antiracist solidarity through academic dialogue and knowledge exchange. With experience teaching a wide age range from young children to adults, her educational background is deeply rooted in social justice and community activism.
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