Preto Zezé

Francisco José Pereira de Lima, known as Preto Zezé (@pretozeze), is one of Brazil’s leading community leaders. He is Co-founder of CUFA Brasil (Central Única das Favelas) and President of CUFA Rio de Janeiro. A prominent entrepreneur, he serves on the Board of Directors of Porto Seguro, is a columnist for O Globo, curator of the Brazilian Music Awards, a member of the Domingão com Huck panel, artistic and music producer, author, and activist. Preto Zezé is widely recognized for his leadership in advancing social causes and for his role in the national debate on structural racism and its relationship with social inequality in Brazil.