Actress Sheron Menezes criticized for posing between backsides of “Globeleza” contestants
Note from BW of Brazil: Another day, another controversy. On November 2oth, Brazil’s national Day of Black Consciousness, this blog posted a story about a […]
Month: November 2013
Brazilian novela “Lado a Lado” wins Emmy Award; series portrayed the situation of blacks after the abolition of slavery
Note from BW of Brazil: Recently here at BW of Brazil, we presented the news that FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) had rejected the […]
After rejecting two popular black actors, FIFA chooses a white couple for the ceremonial Final Draw of World Cup teams
Note from BW of Brazil: Well, once again the “dictatorship of whiteness” prevails in a situation involving Brazil. There’s a lot going here so let’s […]
Faces of Afro Brazil 11
“We, traditional peoples and communities, don’t need tolerance. We need respect.” – Dicota Djanganga Note from BW of Brazil: In the ongoing observance of the […]
Black women are victims of more than 60% of the murders of women in Brazil
Note from BW of Brazil: Today, November 25th, is the International Day for the End of Violence Against Women and this post delves into the […]
Book “Black Women Tell Your Story” released at the 3rd National Conference for the Promotion of Racial Equality
Note from BW of Brazil: Can’t wait to read this! The contest that led to this book was the topic of two previous posts here […]
Faces of Afro Brazil 10
Note from BW of Brazil: The tenth in the “Faces of Afro Brazil” series, Raquel Ferro is from Belém, Pará, Brazil. This photo, courtesy of […]
During the March of the Day of Black Consciousness in São Paulo, Movimento Negro (black movement) takes to the streets for policies to combat racism
Note from BW of Brazil: In the tenth annual edition of the March of the Day of Black Consciousness, the militancy and demands of the […]
Day of Black Consciousness in Rio de Janeiro; port of entry of one million slaves becomes historic landmark
Note from BW of Brazil: On November 20th in Rio de Janeiro about 1,000 people came together to celebrate the Day of Black Consciousness. Along […]
Salvador, Bahia celebrates Day of Black Consciousness even without official recognition as holiday
Note from BW of Brazil: In Salvador, Bahia, Wednesday, November 20th, the Day of Black Consciousness, baianos (people from Bahia) took to the streets in […]
2013 Troféu Raça Negra awards an international event as it honors achievements of Africans, Brazilians and Americans in the struggle for racial equality
Note from BW of Brazil: The 2013 Troféu Raça Negra (Black Race Trophy), which took place last Sunday (November 17th) was a truly international event […]
Jesse Jackson meets with former president Lula, highlights the plight of black Brazilians and envisions Afro-Brazilian president
Note from BW of Brazil: Anticipation ran high with the arrival of long-time Civil/Human Rights activist Jesse Jackson to Brazil to participate in another of […]
Today is the National Day of Black Consciousness in Brazil; holiday now celebrated in more than 1,000 cities!
Note from BW of Brazil: Today, the day set aside for the observance of Black Consciousness, History and Struggle is a holiday celebrated in more […]
TV network’s search for Carnaval’s top “mulata” highlights black invisibility in the rest of the year
Note from BW of Brazil: Wow! Is it that time again? Well, not quite. Brazilian Carnaval doesn’t start for more than four months but the […]
