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Jordan Brasher

Visiting Assistant Professor of Geography, Macalester College.

St. Paul, Minnesota, USA.

Brazil

How a small Brazilian town became an unlikely battleground over Confederate memory

— In an unusual tribute to U.S. Confederate exiles and their pro-slavery legacy, a small Brazilian town had hosted a ‘Confederate Festival’ for decades, blending Southern traditions with Confederate symbols and local culture — until backlash spurred its rebranding for 2025.

By Jordan Brasher

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