The Asociación Cultural y Social Uruguay Negro (ACSUN) is a cultural institution dedicated to promoting the visualization of the contributions of Afro-descendants to the Uruguayan identity, mobilizing against racism and social exclusion. Here, part of its history and its relationship with the neighborhood.
State terrorism Reparation
During the years of the civil-military dictatorship in Uruguay, the Afro-descendant community was also persecuted, suffering several unjustified evictions from their neighborhoods. ACSUN continued to operate clandestinely, and once democracy returned, it fought for reparations for those harmed.
Art at Headquarters First Llamadas Parade
ACSUN invites us to visit its headquarters where works by Afro-descendant artists are permanently exhibited. ACSUN's strong bond with candombe led the Association to propose the officialization of the Llamadas Parade in 1955.
Gender perspective
Already in very early times ACSUN had women in its leadership cadre. Amanda Rorra was a pioneer.
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People who tell us stories and places that have built the life of the neighborhoods.
We invite you to meet them, go to a point on the map and scan the code.
Each point of the tour is independent of the others geographically and chronologically.
You can visit them in any order and any day of the year, at any time.
