The research entitled "Mãos d'Água: Educational and Cultural Aspects of Laundry Women (PE)" delves into the stories of Black women who spent a significant part of their lives working as laundresses in the Alto do Pascoal community and the municipality of Paulista. From an intersectional perspective, factors such as the labor market, socio-economic conditions, and educational experiences were examined to better understand under what conditions these women carried out their work over the years. It highlights not only the stigmas associated with colonial logic, so prevalent in the origins of this profession but also the struggles these women faced in maintaining their households and caring for their families. Transformations in urban landscapes brought water pollution, leading to a reorganization of the work of laundresses who performed riverside washing.Furthermore, the research broadens its scope by analyzing how white and Black laundresses were portrayed in the rare images from the 19th to the 20th century, specifically in advertising, engravings, and drawings. This offers a valuable reflection on how these visual discourses contributed to the formation of stereotypes about Black women that crystallized over the past century. Thus, "Mãos d'Água" transcends a simple narrative, becoming a thoughtful reflection on the intersections of education, culture, gender, and race, providing insight into the role of laundry women and their impact on our daily lives.