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Month: July 2015

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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’? […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Beginning Thursday, Festival Latinidades brings films, debate and shows

July 26, 2015 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: The piece we present today is coverage of the yearly Festival Latinidades that takes place every during the The International Afro-Latin […]

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

July 26, 2015 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: The Festival Latinidades is an annual event of nearly one week that highlights the experience of black women of Latin […]

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

July 26, 2015 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of BRAZIL: As we have done for the past three years, today we recognize the International Afro-Latin American and Afro-Caribbean Women’s Day. […]

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The everyday benefits of whiteness in Brazil: Five recent examples

July 25, 2015 Marques Travae 0

The everyday benefits of whiteness in Brazil: Five recent examples Note from BW of Brazil: From time to time the question will arise in the […]

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

July 24, 2015 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: The lack of basic everyday products such as makeup for black skin is yet another measurable manner of recognizing Brazil’s […]

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Fashion with identity of designer Mônica Anjos

July 23, 2015 Marques Travae 2

Note from BW of Brazil: As we have seen in a number previous posts, fashion design is another realm in which Afro-Brazilians are combining their […]

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

July 22, 2015 Marques Travae 7

Note from BW of Brazil: As followers of this blog well know, media representation is a regular and important theme for us. And it should […]

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

July 21, 2015 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: This is a followup report of a savage lynching that happened earlier this month in the northeastern state of Maranhão. Vigilante […]

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  • “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

    Note from BBT: I like to post stories like the one below from time to time to remind readers of what racial identity is like […]

  • “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

    Note from BBT: When I first read today’s story, I knew I had to not only share it, but I also had to comment because […]

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

    Note from BBT: It’s a topic that needs to be discussed. I knew there was a serious problem when I started reading reports on the […]

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

    Note from BBT: I came across today’s post courtesy of the Pais Pretos (Black Parents) Instagram page I just had to share. “Why?”, you might […]

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

    Note from BBT: I don’t think it would be an overstatement to say that it is or will be the new battlefield in the rise […]

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

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

January 15, 2021 0

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?

January 11, 2021 0

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

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

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  • 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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