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Influencer reports racist comments attacking her Afro hair on Instagram

A digital influencer in Rio Branco reported that a woman posted a series of comments on Instagram mocking her appearance and Afro hair. She later filed a complaint with the state prosecutor's human rights office.

  • Rio Branco, Brazil
  • Nov 2, 2026
  • Severity 2 of 5 — Harassment, threats, or intimidation

Source

  1. g1.globo.com/ac/acre/noticia/2026/11/04/influenciadora-denuncia-ataques-racistas-nas-redes-sociais-no-acre-nao-posso-normalizar.ghtml
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