Racism in Brazil

Racism in Brazil has been a major issue since the colonial era and slavery imposedby the Portuguese colonizers.
Those who earn less than minimum wage, 63% black and 34% are white. Of the richest people, 11% black and 85% are white.

In a survey conducted in 2000, 93% of the respondents acknowledged that there isracial prejudice in Brazil, but 87% of respondents said they still have never felt such discrimination. This indicates that the Brazilians recognize that there is racial inequality, but prejudice is not a current issue, but something reminiscent of slavery.