Conceição Evaristo Personal collection/Disclosure The State University of Campinas (Unicamp) approved this Tuesday (4), during a session of the University Council (Consu), the granting of the title of Doctor Honoris Causa to the writer, poet and professor from Minas Gerais Conceição Evaristo. It is the first time that the honor will be awarded to a black woman. Recognized as one of the main voices in contemporary Brazilian literature, Conceição was nominated by the Institute of Language Studies (IEL). During the session, representatives from different areas highlighted the author's importance for national literature and for the debate on racial relations, identity and representation - check it out below. In the same session, the granting of the title of Doctor Honoris Causa to Uruguayan biochemist Rafael Radi, recognized for his contribution to Latin American science, was also approved. The dates for the title award ceremonies have yet to be defined. SEE ALSO Unicamp approves 'doctor honoris causa' title for Racionais MC's Milton Nascimento celebrates and embraces title Doctor Honoris Causa given by Unicamp: 'Very happy' VIDEO: Milton Nascimento embraces title Doctor Honoris Causa granted by Unicamp Identity, representativeness and relevance According to IEL director, Petrilson Alan Pinheiro da Silva, Conceição Evaristo's work opened up space for new forms of representation in Brazilian literature, especially for readers who historically did not see themselves portrayed in books. He also highlighted that the author values ??the Afro-Brazilian oral tradition and defends the right of black people to tell their own stories. The tribute was also seen as a symbolic milestone for recognizing a black intellectual in a scenario in which black authors have faced, throughout history, processes of invisibilization. In addition to literary recognition, the writer has international recognition. One of the examples cited during the session was the poem "Da calm and silence", which inspired the title of the 36th São Paulo Biennial, held in 2025. For the director of the Faculty of Education, Débora Cristina Jeffrey, the tribute values ??not only Conceição Evaristo's trajectory, but also the contribution of black authors to discussions about memory, ancestry and Brazilian identity. Advisor Reginaldo Alves, from the Institute of Philosophy and Human Sciences (IFCH), stated that the writer helped to redefine the direction of contemporary Brazilian literature by placing at the center of her works experiences and stories that, for a long time, remained on the margins of the country's cultural production. Uruguayan scientist will also be honored Rafael Radi, nominated by the Institute of Biology (IB), for his work in Latin American science Disclosure At the same meeting, the granting of the title of Doctor Honoris Causa to Uruguayan biochemist Rafael Radi was approved. Radi is considered one of the main references in Latin American science and has published more than 360 scientific articles and book chapters. The indication was presented by the Institute of Biology (IB). In addition to his academic production, the researcher was recognized for his work in articulating research networks and for promoting scientific cooperation between institutions in Latin America. VIDEOS: Everything about Campinas and the Region See more news about the region on the g1 Campinas page.