Black pearls in Little Africa

A significant number of black African women were heads of household in Tejuco, now Diamantina, during the 18th century, transforming the village into a 'Little Africa.' This finding emerges from an analysis of a census and map from around 1774, revealing a dynamic and plural social configuration that challenges traditional narratives of the Diamond District. The study sheds light on the feminine geography of Tejuco, highlighting the pivotal role of black women in shaping its social fabric.

Furtado, J. (2023). Black pearls in Little Africa. Revista de História Das Ideias, 41, 89–115. https://doi.org/10.14195/2183-8925_41_4