The quilombo community of livramento, in Angicos, RN: racism, resistance, and ethnogenesis

This article narrates the history of the quilombola community of Livramento, in Angicos, RN, from the late 19th century to the present day, showing how racism, resistance and ethnogenesis have shaped its trajectory. Initially linked to cotton farming, the community faced exploitation and limitations imposed by landowners. The loss of family farming in 2010 and the need to survive through charcoal production characterized a period of great vulnerability. From 2017 onwards, with anthropological support and the quilombola ethnogenesis movement in Sertão Cabugi, Livramento gained visibility and recognition as a quilombo community. In 2018, certification by the Palmares Foundation opened doors to public policies, such as the installation of a water well and desalination plant in 2024. However, the community still faces challenges such as land titling and ensuring food security.