Bayo
Collins
UC Berkeley
Research
Award
2025
Country
Brazil
Term
Fall Semester
2025
Major
Interdisciplinary Studies
Research Project
Engrecer: The Journey of Racial Consciousness in Brazil
Bayo's research project focused on how Brazilians develop racial identities within a society where race is fluid and racism is often overlooked. It explored the impact of Black history education and the concept of engrecer—the process of “becoming Black”—in shaping self-perception and racial consciousness.
About
Bayo
This experience taught me that real learning extends beyond the classroom. It happens out in the world—through conversations, museums, and exploring neighborhoods—which is how you truly grasp the depth and nuance of different communities in a way no textbook can.
Bayo Collins
Senior | UC Berkeley | Brazil | Interdisciplinary Studies