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An afro is called a "black power"

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To this day, an afro is called a "black power" (pronounced black-y power) in Brazil. The Black Power movement of the '60s and '70s resonated strongly with Afro-Brazilians, especially those in the state of Bahia, where over 80% of the population has black African roots.

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