A valorização da cultura negra e outras ações como estratégias de desenvolvimento: caso da comunidade Quilombola de Horizonte-CE

Abstract

This paper aims at reflecting on the rescue and recovery of the black culture and identity, and also on projects of public policies and strategies in order to foster the social development of communities of descendants of quilombos. The methodology used was that of qualitative approach, through analysis of discourse of the residents of Quilombola Community in Alto Alegre Horizonte-CE, about changes in the region and in people’s lives after the beginning of the movement to save the local culture. The evidences presented indicate at least the raising of self-esteem and strengthening of the cultural roots of that population.