July 2015 - Black Brazil Today

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“Black women stink”?: After racist graffiti offending black women and a black professor at university, black students’ collective repudiate act and stand in solidarity

July 31, 2015 Marques Travae 2

Note from BW of Brazil: So what else is new here? Manifestations of racism in Brazil and at a college campus. Calling black people ‘monkeys’? […]

In Santa Catarina, a southern state considered the “Brazilian Europe”, blacks make up only 15% of the population: Black women of the state continue to prepare for the National Black Women’s March!

July 30, 2015 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: Over the years we have noted a rising consciousness, organization, sisterhood and determination among black women of Brazil. Black women’s […]

In quick verdict, judge absolves Military Police that killed 12 black males execution style – Judge of case running for federal judge position

July 28, 2015 Marques Travae 2

Note from BW of Brazil: One must really ask if there is a such thing as justice. When it involved police and black youth in […]

From the northeast to the southeast, natural hair, African culture and empowerment are themes on the International Day of the Black Woman

July 28, 2015 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: Several of our previous posts have been dedicated to the celebration of the International Afro-Latin American and Afro-Caribbean Women’s Day and […]

10 black women who are making a difference in Bahia

July 27, 2015 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: What better way to finish up a celebration of black women of Latin America and the Caribbean than with a […]

With a theme focused on black cinema and representation, Festival Latinidades addresses the web as a place of dialogue and resistance

July 26, 2015 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: Black representation in the media is one of the main issues we tackle here at BW of Brazil and the […]

Black Brazil Today

Analyzing Brazil from the Perspective of Race

Month: July 2015

“Black women stink”?: After racist graffiti offending black women and a black professor at university, black students’ collective repudiate act and stand in solidarity

In Santa Catarina, a southern state considered the “Brazilian Europe”, blacks make up only 15% of the population: Black women of the state continue to prepare for the National Black Women’s March!

In quick verdict, judge absolves Military Police that killed 12 black males execution style – Judge of case running for federal judge position

From the northeast to the southeast, natural hair, African culture and empowerment are themes on the International Day of the Black Woman

10 black women who are making a difference in Bahia

With a theme focused on black cinema and representation, Festival Latinidades addresses the web as a place of dialogue and resistance

Beginning Thursday, Festival Latinidades brings films, debate and shows

Researcher participates in debate: What is black cinema and why is there resistance to this art form?

In recognition of July 25th: The International Afro-Latin American and Afro-Caribbean Women’s Day

The everyday benefits of whiteness in Brazil: Five recent examples

Idealizer of school specializing in makeup for black skin clarifies the questions about the subject

Fashion with identity of designer Mônica Anjos

“For us, by us!”: Afronta, new newspaper in Minas Gerais brings black faces and culture to media outlets

Victim of brutal lynching in northeastern state of Maranhão had no prior police record

“I’m 32 years old, but I’ve only been black for five”: Through her children and understanding of own features, consultant transitions into blackness

“She’s so white, she doesn’t seem to be your daughter. How lucky she is!”: Journalist reveals episodes of racism experienced by black mothers and children

‘Sem Asas’ (no wings), film about police murder of black boys, wins ‘Brazilian Oscar’ for best short fiction

Yes, black women too are down with the swirl! Black lesbians reveal frustrations of being passed over for white women

Exploring the black woman’s search for forms of affection, black love is the theme of singer Larissa Luz’s new videoclip

In its 21st season, Brazil’s most popular reality show, Big Brother Brasil, will have largest number of black participants in its history

‘Sem Asas’ (no wings), film about police murder of black boys, wins ‘Brazilian Oscar’ for best short fiction

Why did Snoop Dogg exclude the black singer from an Instagram post celebrating the success of a song with two popular Brazilian artists…Not once, but TWICE?

‘One goes up and pulls up the other’: What you need to understand about black victories on reality shows in 2020

The Voice Kids Brasil Wins By a Teen & Earns nickname: Whitney’s son

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

Ten Black Brazilians included on 2020 MIPAD | Black Brazil Today

Bombril scouring pad “Krespinha” Stereotypes Associate Product

Brazilian Governmental Campaign for Economic Recovery

Brazil’s advertising industry Continues to Value Whiteness