May 07 - May 08, 2018. Brooklyn, NYC, US

Biology to deactivate racism. Bed-Stuy New Beginnings

Biology teacher Natascha Yvette Dooley invited Angelica Dass to Bed-Stuy New Beginnings school in New York, to discuss the concept of race as a social construction, demonstrating that this idea can in no way be considered under the laws of biology. The students also held a workshop in which they searched for their own skin color and made a self-portrait to celebrate diversity.

Students were surprised about how deep established stereotypes can be in our society and that it is necessary to reflect on them with critical thinking, not only in relation to ethnic diversity but also to social diversity

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About Humanae

Humanae is a photographic work in progress by artist Angélica Dass. Currently composed of almost 4,000 portraits from volunteers all around the globe, Humanæ pursues to document humanity’s true colors and bring up a critical reflection on the white, red, black and yellow false labels associated with race. The project does not select participants and there is no date set for its completion.  It is a journey of open-ended possibilities that enriches the way we see ourselves, beyond faces and colors. Nowadays, the artist has been doing portraits in 36 different cities and 20 different countries.

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