Becoming a black woman: an identity in process
Note from BW of Brazil: If you have followed this blog for any amount of time you’ve probably noticed that the question of identity is […]
Month: July 2013
Is the sexuality of black women judged differently from that of white women? The case of the funk group Bonde das Maravilhas
Note from BW of Brazil: OK, so the debate over the Brazilian music style known as “Funk” has raged on for a minute now. As […]
“Brazil is not ready for a black president”: Brazil’s Chief Justice of the Supreme Court speaks frankly about racism and other problems facing the country
Note from BW of Brazil: Back in the period between late 2008 and early 2009, when then Senator Barack Obama was elected and then assumed […]
Musical “O Fino do Samba” presents black resistance and consciousness through comedy, drama, dance and the most Brazilian of all rhythms
Musical shows the nobility and sophistication of the samba by Liliana Lavoratti “Everything was thought to be simple. To be direct, to be simple. Touching the […]
Rewinding the clock: One year ago this month, the Luiza Mahin and Maria Felipa Awards honored the various accomplishments of black Brazilian women
Note from BW of Brazil: With the recent celebration of the annual International Afro-Latin and Caribbean Women’s Day just passing a few days ago, today […]
Afro-Brazilians receive poor patient care in hospitals; studies point to the need for policies specific to the needs of this population
BW of Brazil: The question of health and access to health care are two indicators of the quality of life for any given society. These […]
July 25th is the International Afro-Latin American and Afro-Caribbean Women’s Day: Black Women of Brazil raise their voices, call for struggle and unity against racist and sexist oppression
Note from BW of Brazil: Today, July 25th, is a day to celebrate the unique experiences of black women in Latin America and Caribbean. Although […]
Organization emphasizes growing concerns about the health of black women; thesis focuses on black woman’s ability to cope with the challenges posed by prejudice
Growing concerns about the health of black women in the state of Piauí (1) Black women develop specific health problems, diseases are inherent to the […]
Racial comments over Supreme Court president’s apparent slight of Brazil’s president provide another example of “the place of blacks”
Note from BW of Brazil: Here we go again! Brazilians provide yet another example of how black Brazilians are perceived in the nation’s imagination. Here’s […]
Singer Mara Nascimento pays tribute to two music legends, Ella Fitzgerald and Elza Soares, in an upcoming show
Note from BW of Brazil: Talented singer/musician Mara Nascimento will homage two important, influential singers in an upcoming show. Both are legends and actually have […]
20 years of the Candelária Church Massacre that claimed the lives of eight and shocked the world
BW of Brazil: Today we look back in remembrance of a senseless massacre that shocked the world 20 years old and forever etched the image […]
Economic Affairs Committee rejects Senate bill of reparations for slavery; estimation of payments valued at US$8 quadrillion
Note from BW of Brazil: The topic of reparations for the horrors, violations and damages due to the inhumane practice of slavery has been a […]
American “men’s entertainment” magazine targeted at black men on sale at Brazilian bookstore.
Note from BW of Brazil: Perusing through a popular Brazilian bookstore recently I came across the popular “men’s entertainment” magazine SMOOTH. The magazine is very […]
After historic demonstrations, Brazil’s president meets with 19 black organizations to discuss policies to advance racial equality
Note from BW of Brazil: After the massive protests that took Brazil’s leaders by surprise in June, and a subsequent drop in approval ratings, President […]
