CENARIUM has finalists in national award recognizing Black journalists
18 de September de 2025
By Fred Santana – From Cenarium
MANAUS (AM) – Four journalists working at CENARIUM have been selected for the final stage of the third edition of the Most Admired Black Journalists in the Brazilian Press Award. The names were announced by Jornalistas&Cia, which organizes the initiative in partnership with the websites Neo Mondo and 1 Papo Reto, along with the JP Network – Black Journalists. Among the finalists are newsroom coordinator Adrisa De Góes, content editor Jadson Lima, social media professional Mari Furtado, and photojournalist Ricardo Oliveira.
The professionals join more than 140 newsroom journalists, 14 image professionals, 16 outlets led by Black journalists, and another 14 recognized for their coverage of topics related to racial justice in Brazil. The second round of voting began this Tuesday and runs until the 30th. Voters choose their preferences from first to fifth place, assigning scores ranging from 50 to 100 points. In the end, the TOP 50 Most Admired Journalists in Brazil will be revealed, along with the top five in the Image/Video and Outlets categories. Click this link to vote.
For De Góes, being among the finalists is a way to value the collective history of Black peoples in the region. She also considers the recognition a stance against the historical erasure of Black voices, often excluded from journalistic coverage despite their relevance for understanding the region and Brazil as a whole.
“Being nominated for this award is, for me, a way of recognizing and giving visibility to the diversity of Black peoples who build the Amazon in all its richness and resilience. It is also a gesture against the historical erasure of these voices, which so often remain on the margins of journalistic coverage, despite being essential to understanding the region and the country. It is an honor to share this space with newsroom colleagues and so many other professionals who also fight to expand these narratives,” she declared.
Content editor Jadson Lima reinforced the challenges of practicing journalism in the Amazon, noting the insecurity communicators face and the scarcity of coverage in remote areas, where misinformation is frequent. Even amid these difficulties, he stated that the team continues producing content based on technical criteria, such as document analysis, source accounts, and fact-checking.
“Doing journalism in the Amazon, a place unsafe for communication professionals and marked by a ‘blackout’ of coverage in many remote areas where misinformation reaches high levels, is an even more complex challenge. Even so, we continue producing technical journalism, based on documents, sources’ accounts, and verified information. The recognition that this award nomination brings before society motivates us to keep going down this path,” he said.
Occupation of spaces and recognition
Social media professional Mari Furtado, after being nominated, highlighted the importance of resilience in the face of obstacles and emphasized the need to value daily work, acknowledge opportunities for improvement, and move forward with confidence. She also mentioned challenges faced by Black people in different environments and defended continuing work based on belief in one’s own path.
“I would say to always give your best, in any space — whether in your career, at home, or in personal life. It is important to be aware of the value of the work we do every day and also to recognize that there is always room for improvement, without diminishing the quality of what we already deliver. Having confidence in what we produce is fundamental. As Black people, we face looks that try to belittle us, but what we cannot allow is for that to paralyze us. Our strength lies in believing in what we build and moving forward with confidence,” she said.
For photojournalist Ricardo Oliveira, the nomination reflects continuous work documenting Amazonian reality. He referred to photography as a form of visual chronicle of the present.
“This recognition comes from work and field research. We are a visual chronicler of our time. If you want your photography to have depth, you must have depth. If you want your photography to have transformative potential, you must be transformative,” he emphasized.
CENARIUM’s general director, journalist Paula Litaiff, celebrated the nomination of the network’s professionals and noted that the recognition reinforces the commitment to plural and technical journalism grounded in the territory.
“The nomination of our professionals reinforces CENARIUM’s commitment to plural, technical journalism deeply connected to the reality of the Amazon. This national recognition reflects the serious work and dedication of those who are daily in the territory, giving visibility to stories that help understand Brazil,” said Litaiff.
Previous editions
In previous editions, CENARIUM was also represented. In 2023, two of its professionals were finalists: Ívina Garcia and Priscilla Peixoto. Last year, Priscilla appeared again on the list, reinforcing the Amazonian publication’s presence in the award. Now, in 2025, CENARIUM expands its participation with four nominations in different areas of journalism.
The Most Admired Black Journalists in the Brazilian Press Award has been consolidating itself as one of the main initiatives to value Black professionals in the country, highlighting individuals who contribute to increasing representation and strengthening narratives on racial justice and diversity in communication.