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Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense reported that it was working to identify the fan involved in a video circulating on social media that denounced an act of racism. The club stated that if the individual was a member, they would be suspended preventively and that an internal ethical process had already been initiated. It also affirmed that it would collaborate with the authorities in the investigation and reiterated its anti-racist commitment and its dedication to a society free of prejudice. #ClubeDeTodos #RacismoNão #Antirracismo #Grêmio (translated)

RDT Lady Gaga stated that she participated in the March for Democracy in São Paulo, alongside fans of artists from all over Brazil, including Little Monsters, BeyHive, Swifties, ARMYs, Anitters, and KatyCats. According to the page, the groups organized to call fans to action, encourage people who did not vote in the first round to participate, and promote conversations about proposals, public policies, and social rights. The page said that President Lula thanked the fandoms for their mobilization and support during a speech on Avenida Paulista. It also reported having participated in a conversation and recording with Vice President Geraldo Alckmin at DiaTV, through Mídia NINJA, with representation from producer Guifa. RDT stated that its political stance was that of the team managing the page for over 15 years, and not of Lady Gaga. It said it respects differing opinions among Little Monsters and does not delete respectful comments. The page added that it could not speak for the singer nor say who she would vote for in a Brazilian election, but it associated her trajectory with the defense of the LGBTQIA+ community, women, equality, freedom, combating prejudice, and political participation. #Democracia #FandomsUnidos #VotoConsciente (translated)

Lali⁷ will see BTS🪭 wrote that some people considered her attitude to be gratuitous. She said she shouldn’t have to explain herself, but claimed she had endured jokes and prejudice from that person in silence for many years. She also said she wouldn’t tell her family anything. #preconceito #pulsofirme #autoestima (translated)

Spot said he felt proud to have become what he called the “woketron 2000.” He recounted growing up surrounded by right-wing people and by homophobia, transphobia, and other forms of prejudice. He also attributed the media he consumed in childhood with having saved him. #Orgulho #Inclusão #Aceitação (translated)

Wilson Lima stated that two images symbolized the election. According to him, Ana Elisa, a Black woman who allegedly said on social media that not going to Carnival was a racist gesture, advocated for the end of prejudice against Black Brazilians. Lima wrote that after being elected, she appeared in a silk blouse and tailored trousers, incorporating, in appearance, the "whiteness" she had criticized, which was part of Lula's campaign. Regarding Cleitinho, Lima said that he was from the Republicans, a conservative, right-wing party, but not Bolsonaroist, and had declared support for Flávio Bolsonaro. He stated that Cleitinho used to participate in public events wearing a very worn football team shirt and would go to Congress like that. According to Lima, he wore a suit and tie out of obligation, maintained a simple life, and had a modest house in BH. Lima asked if readers noticed the difference and stated that some intellectuals did not understand why the right had gained so much ground in that year's elections. #Eleições2023 #Política #Sociedade (translated)

China has presented a formal protest to the European Union due to a report from the European Parliament that it considers full of prejudices and that interferes in the internal affairs of the country, including criticisms related to Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, and Tibet. #UniãoEuropeia #China #RelaçõesInternacionais (translated)

Criticizing Israel is not antisemitism, but it is necessary to recognize that certain criticisms may reflect antisemitic prejudices, exemplified by the three D's: delegitimization, double standards, and demonization, which are present in Miguel Sousa Tavares' discourse. #Antissemitismo #Israel #DireitosHumanos (translated)

A research team from the University of Coimbra is testing programs that promote empathy and compassion to reduce prejudice against minorities, evaluating the psychological and physiological changes associated with these interventions. #UniversidadeDeCoimbra #Empatia #Preconceito (translated)

UpdateCharts reported that Andressa Urach expressed support for Lula in the second round and advocated for a Brazil where people do not fear being who they are. According to the publication, she called for respect for women, protection of the rights of LGBTQIA+ individuals, and freedom for all religions, including those of African descent. She also stated that the fight against racism, violence, and prejudice should be a commitment of the State, not a reason for mockery. #Lula #DireitosHumanos #Respeito (translated)

Bieber Novidade stated that Justin Bieber had defended, on different occasions, the respect and acceptance of LGBTQIA+ people. According to the publication, in 2011 the singer said that someone's homosexuality should not affect others. In 2018, after hearing a queer fan report the homophobia she faced, he stated that it was unacceptable, lamented the situation, and invited her to his church, saying she would be welcome. The publication contrasted these statements with remarks from Flávio Bolsonaro, who, according to the author, had said he would not be proud to have a gay son and would not feel comfortable seeing him present his boyfriend. Bieber Novidade also stated that Jair Bolsonaro had declared he would not be proud to have a gay son. The author noted that this difference should be remembered when LGBTQIA+ people are turned into political issues or their rights and dignity are treated as negotiable. He added that respect should not be a matter of left or right. #LGBTQIA #Respeito #DireitosHumanos (translated)

Pedro Certezas stated that he considered the existence of anti-feminist women to be one of the most difficult things to understand. He said that, in the face of prejudiced manifestations, he used to think that those who made them considered themselves superior to people of a different color or gender. He also classified it as a "suicidal" position for women opposing feminism to win elections and stated that reports and videos about these cases seemed like scenes from a dystopian movie, even though they were happening close to him. When sharing a video, he called it absurd. https://t.co/DkasSa2sxV #Feminismo #Preconceito #Política (translated)

The info profile aespa Brasil stated that it intended to take a stand considering there was a serious risk of losing voice and democracy. It claimed that the artists it represents should not be held responsible, but that the profile could use its influence among thousands of followers to defend truth and social responsibility. According to the profile, silence could open space for hate, prejudice, and terror, in addition to affecting the lives of thousands of young Brazilians. It also stated that many teenagers who followed it were fighting for better days and depended on social programs to survive. Finally, it expressed hope that the fans would recognize who was by their side in the fight for the defense of Brazil. #Democracia #VozAtiva #JusticaSocial (translated)

ENGEEK stated that it has always positioned itself against prejudice, discrimination, violence, and attacks on people or minorities. It said it has built a diverse community online and thanked for the support received over the years. Regarding the political moment in the country, it declared that its vote would be for Jesus Christ, in whom it said it trusts completely. #VotoConsciente #AmorAoPróximo #Comunidade (translated)

The poponze profile reported that the Brazilian streamer Pac expressed support for Lula in the second round. According to the publication, Pac said that he has always taken a stand against prejudice, discrimination, and violence, thanked the community that has followed him over the years, and stated that he would vote for Lula, number 13, in the next round. He also reportedly said that he had never publicly declared his vote before. #Lula13 #Eleições2022 #ComunidadeGamer (translated)

PAC stated that he has always positioned himself against prejudice, discrimination, violence, and attacks on people or minorities. He said that over the years he has built a diverse community that welcomed and supported him, and he thanked them for their affection. While commenting that the country was going through an important moment, in which every vote counted, he said that he had never publicly declared his vote, but this time decided to say that he would vote for Lula 13 in the next round. #VotoConsciente #Diversidade #Brasil (translated)

Realitas News stated that Ordem Paranormal, its characters, stories, and artworks were not created to be appreciated by people who supported figures that, according to the publication, had genocidal, censoring, and prejudiced tendencies. It also encouraged readers to talk to family members who had not voted and friends who had voted blank or null, and asked them to vote for 13. The publication thanked Cellbit. #OrdemParanormal #Votação #Cidadania (translated)