Abstract
Afro-Brazilian culture has become one of the contents whose teaching is fundamental. By means of laws, the inclusion of this content became compulsory in an interdisciplinary way and became part of the textbooks. The contribution of Africans to the formation of culture in Brazil covers diverse areas, from songs and dances to cooking. The present study sought to highlight the implementation of the study of Afro-Brazilian culture and history in the initial years of elementary education, demonstrating how this culture is present and influences Brazilian customs. In addition, the importance of this teaching for the valorization of the black and the reduction of the practice of racism in the classroom was analyzed. The present study was carried out through literary review conceptual narrative, searching for sources in books, scientific articles, dissertation, newspapers and magazines, in such a way that searches were ade in libraries and databases on internet sites. Consultations were also held with the Brazilian Educational Legislation. We conclude that despite several achievements to include such content in education, the struggle for Afro-Brazilian equality has not yet ended.