Flashes of resistance

the Jornal Lampião da Esquina front of the censorship of the Military Regime (1978-1981)

Abstract

This paper is about the organization of the homossexual press in the brazilian military dictatorship (1964 – 1985). With freedom of expression restricted, the alternative press was a space for political struggle because it shared opposition speeches. The Lampião da Esquina (1978-1981) was born concerned with Brazilian minorities, especially homosexuals. the newspaper reported on the homosexual community and denounced the crimes of which they were victims. Through the analysis of the newspaper, we strive to discuss its influence and importance in the period.