Dear Readers,

We present the new number of the ABPN's journal, Brazilian Association of Black Researchers, on its 28th edition, composed of 10 papers of the Thematic Dossier "African and Afro-Brazilian religiosities and spiritualities and the daily struggles against racism and religious intolerance", organized by Prof. Babalawô Ivanir dos Santos (UFRJ), as well as 6 free papers and 1 essay of diverse thematic interesting the black population in Brazil.

This dossier aims at raising the visibility of academic-scientific discussions about studies that recognize religious experiences as political practices and equally comprehend religious intolerance as a process that constitutes an ongoing challenge in guaranteeing the right to be and dignity.

We thank the collaborators, peer reviewers, authors, translators, editors, Editorial Board, Consulting Board, Board of Directors and other staff members/partners that enabled publishing this special number, as well as every researcher. Our sincere thanks to all who contribute to the ABPN’s journal!

Modupé (We say thanks)!

Editorial Board

Anna M. Canavarro Benite (UFG)

Cintia Camargo Vianna (UFU)

Mércia Otaviana Barbosa de Sá Figueiredo (FAVENORTE)

José Antonio Novaes da Silva (UFPB)