My name is Beatriz Lopes Buarque

I was raised in the suburbs of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and my love for Politics started in my childhood. When I was 6 years old, I used to ask people for whom they would vote in the upcoming elections and, trust me,I used to question their choices. Curiosity and a strong sense of social justice have, firstly, influenced me to pursue a career in Journalism. Ten years later, they brought me back to academia. At this time, aiming at exploring the ways in which digital media intersects with issues of race, gender, culture, and power.

​In Brazil, we usually say that Brazilians are essentially mixed race. Each Brazilian is the product of centuries of ethnic and racial encounters. Brazilians are also well-known for their resilience. No matter how hard life can be, they don't lose hope. The diversity and resilience that constitute the hallmark of Brazilian culture have influenced in a decisive way my research expertise, my teaching style, and my ability to move between academia and industry.

Beatriz by Beatriz? ​Some acceptable definitions would be: I am an expert on the alt-right politics of (conspiratorial) truth. I am a lecturer committed to inclusive and creative teaching practices. I am a researcher and lecturer who have made efforts to build bridges among academia, civil society organisations, international institutions, and media companies.  I am a Latina scholar named Beatriz Lopes Buarque.