A well-known Afro-Brazilian painter is listening to a young black man struggling to rise in a diplomatic up the career ladder.After hearing the young man's complaints of the barriers he faces because of his color, the painter responds, "I understand your case perfectly, my dear boy; I was black once, too" (Ribiera, 2000:157).This story illustrates that Brazilians:

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The painter's response suggests that he has redefined his racial identity to some extent, acknowledging that he was black at one point in his life. This demonstrates that racial identity is not necessarily fixed and may evolve over time.

A Well-Known Afro-Brazilian Painter Is Listening to a Young Black