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

“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

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

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

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

“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

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

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

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

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

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