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Month: September 2013

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In 1949 letter, German SS commander Otto Wächter says Nazis on the run entered Brazil without passports

September 29, 2013 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: The little known history of German Nazis and Nazi ideology in Brazil is a topic that is occasionally covered here […]

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Popular novela contributes to Brazil’s invisibility and stereotyping of blacks: Yet another example of “bamboozling”?

September 28, 2013 Marques Travae 2

So yet another popular Brazilian novela (soap opera) has come to a close as the final chapter of the Record TV (Rede Record) network’s Dona […]

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Black women union activists fight racist exclusion and disrespect in various professions

September 27, 2013 Marques Travae 0

BW of Brazil: Racism, discrimination, disregard and exclusion are daily struggles for black Brazilians and even more so for black women who not only face […]

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Brazilian women don’t identify with standard of beauty shown on TV, says survey

September 26, 2013 Marques Travae 5

Note from BW of Brazil: For the past year and half or so this blog has consistently given examples of Brazilian media’s refusal to more […]

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Congressman requests explanation on the case of white applicant who defined himself as afrodescendente to enter a diplomat program through the quota system

September 25, 2013 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: The debate over the issue of affirmative action and the quota system in Brazil has raged on now for more […]

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Black woman, religious leader and Movimento Negro activist defends her master’s dissertation at 72 years of age

September 24, 2013 Marques Travae 0

by Marcilene Garcia de Souza The Iyalorisá (1) Iyagunã Dalzira Maria Aparecida became literate at 13. Due to the lack of educational opportunities and job […]

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Baiana singer Larissa Luz branches off into a solo career mixing elements of Jamaican music, Candomblé and Rock

September 23, 2013 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: Talented singer/songwriter Larissa Luz paid her dues as the lead singer of the popular bloco afro Ara Ketu and is […]

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“Negra Rosa, Rosa Negra” blog shares tips to help black women who want to transition to wearing natural hair

September 21, 2013 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: In Brazil today, what one could call a natural hair revolution among Afro-Brazilian women continues to grow. The hair of […]

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Young white male declares himself an “African descendant” to take advantage of affirmative action at diplomat academy

September 20, 2013 Marques Travae 8

Note from BW of Brazil: Last week the latest racial controversy to come out of Brazil started when a young man of an apparent white […]

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Cuban doctors are under attack from racist Brazilian elite; anger provoked by two of the right’s favorite targets: blacks and Cubans

September 19, 2013 Marques Travae 4

Note from BW of Brazil: The topic of several articles over the past few weeks, Brazil’s “Mais Médicos” program to attract foreign doctors to the […]

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Drawing comparisons to Nicki Minaj and M.I.A, the eclectic style of rapper Karol Conká wins her Best New Artist at Multishow Awards

September 17, 2013 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: BW of Brazil has been wanting to do a piece on rapper Karol Conká since discovering her song and video […]

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Black women have difficulty finding mates, maintaining long-term relationships and getting married

September 16, 2013 Marques Travae 6

Note from BW of Brazil: Today’s post features a story produced by the Correio Braziliense newspaper based in Brazil’s capital city. The story approaches a […]

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Psychoanalyst accused of racism is acquitted but found guilty of a racial slur; he told a black cinema attendant to “go back to Africa” and “take care of orangatans”

September 16, 2013 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: A lot of people like to say that in Brazil, “there is a law against racism” when the discussion is […]

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Beyoncé-mania hits Brazil as singer arrives for a series of shows; Bey’s performance of popular Rio funk hit inspires song’s group

September 16, 2013 Marques Travae 12

BW of Brazil: It’s funny how someone’s popularity can go beyond categories and be featured in areas and spaces that they have nothing to do […]

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  • “Foreigners think that Brazil is black and mulata; but there are blonds too!” Comments of popular TV host from the 90s show concern with country’s image

    Note from BBT: Several days ago, Brazil’s online black community expressed its discomfort, rejection and repudiation of the thoughts of one of the country’s richest […]

  • “Will the baby be born light?”: Like Meghan Markle, black Brazilian mothers have heard this question

    Note from BBT: When I read the comments made by Meghan Markle a few days ago in an interview with Oprah Winfrey, all I could […]

  • Black representativeness in the field of health: Once a rarity to see a black doctor, these professionals are making history in their fields

    Black consciousness: black representativeness in health By Thays Moura and Black Brazil Today In Brazil, November 20th is a very important date as is the […]

  • After experiencing traumas in sessions with white therapists, more black Brazilians seek psychologists of the same color

    Note from BBT: This is a topic I can relate to very well, even never having brought up the topic of race with a white […]

  • “White girls never look at me!” How one participant’s desire to swirl on popular reality show raises questions about the self-esteem of black men

    “White girls never look at me!” Recent incident on Big Brother Brasil reality show raises questions about the self-esteem of black men By Marques Travae […]

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On April 7th, one of Brazil’s most beloved humorists, Mussum, would have turned 80; musician’s life and career symbolize changing attitudes on race in Brazil

April 10, 2021 0

In a period of two weeks, three well-known Afro-Brazilian entertainers die from Covid-19; country continues to set record numbers with deadly second wave

April 5, 2021 1

Guinea pigs? Popular TV host Xuxa suggests prisoners be used to test vaccines instead of animals; Brazil’s prison population is nearly 2/3 black and brown

April 1, 2021 2

‘Executive Order’ is being hyped as best Brazilian film since City of God; plot surrounds Brazilian government attempting to deport blacks back to Africa

March 25, 2021 3

March 22: The birthday of Jorge Ben, the guitarist who revolutionized Brazilian music mixing Samba, Bossa Nova and Soul with lyrics that celebrated blackness

March 24, 2021 0
  • With “This is My Color” campaign and commercial, Avon launches makeup products to meet needs of wide range of black skin tones

    Note from BBT: It’s been 20 years and it’s the same story. There’s an old saying that says that, the more things change, the more […]

  • Ten Black Brazilians included on 2020 MIPAD | Black Brazil Today

    Ten Black Brazilians included on 2020 MIPAD | Black Brazil Today

    Note from BBT: Black Brazilians have been regularly featured on the Most Influential People of African Descent list for the past few years and 2020 […]

  • Bombril scouring pad "Krespinha" Stereotypes Associate Product

    Bombril scouring pad “Krespinha” Stereotypes Associate Product

    Bombril scouring pad “Krespinha” Stereotypes Associate Product Note from BW of Brazil: So, here we go again. I’ve said it before, sometimes I really do […]

  • Brazilian Governmental Campaign for Economic Recovery

    Brazilian Governmental Campaign for Economic Recovery

    Brazilian Governmental Campaign for Economic Recovery Note from BW of Brazil: OK, I know this story actually made headlines two weeks ago, but as a […]

  • Brazils advertising industry Continues to Value Whiteness

    Brazil’s advertising industry Continues to Value Whiteness

    Brazil’s advertising industry Continues to Value Whiteness Note from BW of Brazil: Last month, on December 24th, made 20 years since I developed an interest […]

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