Fourth session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent

Human rights activist since 2013, Antonio Isuperio is a Brazilian, Afro-Latino, LGBT+ architect, and the son of a maid currently residing in New York City. He has gained attention for his prominent role in discussions on race, sexual orientation (LGBT+), and class. Antonio's articles in "Folha de São Paulo" have achieved high readership and top positions in media outlets such as Harpers Bazaar, Jornalista Livres, and Instituto Geledes. Since 2020, he has served as a commentator on social guidelines at Americas Record International.

Antonio Isuperio holds a degree from the State University of Goiás with an MBA from FGV-SP. He has previously worked for design retail companies like Carlos Miele/M.OFFICER and Marisa S.A. Additionally, he pursued a course specializing in Retail Design and Consumer Research at the Fashion Institute of New York. His decision to leave his home country was prompted by the realization that opportunities for social mobility were limited due to racism and homophobia.

Despite surpassing standard qualifications and earning recognition in his field, Antonio faced constant rejection in hiring processes, leading to a form of compulsory exile. For more information about Antonio's journey, you can refer to this article featured in Glamour: https://bit.ly/4881oI7

For a detailed overview, please refer to Antonio Isuperio's Media kit: https://bit.ly/3ZHFCXY and my human rights resume bit.ly/48Z5u4r