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

Justice for Miguel: Celebrities and activists demand justice for death of child who fell nine stories from building; child was under mother’s boss’s care

Model denounces hairdresser’s racist comment; stylist said her hair was the result of a slave master fu**ing his slave

“It’s beautiful and necessary to see black men and women loving each other”: On love, affection and prejudice

Afrodengo: Social network brings together black men and black women for relationships and strengthening of the black community against racism

“We blacks are born and raised so that we don’t want to marry each other”: Interracial relationships, eugenics and militancy

Twelve black artists will compete for 2020 “MultiShow” music awards

Solidarity: Black men raise $25,000 for champion gymnast fired due to racism

Singer Margareth Menezes: “Brazil’s music industry is a ‘privilege machine’ for white artists

Maestro Joel Barbosa has conducted orchestras in and outside of Brazil

Black balled: Gymnast Ângelo Assumpção on how racism derailed his career

Bombril scouring pad “Krespinha” re-released; product debuted in 1950s using racist image of a black girl – stereotypes associate product with black hair

“Where are the Brazilian children?”: Brazilian governmental campaign for economic recovery features all white-skinned children with Caucasian features

“Advertising itself was born racist”: Brazil’s advertising industry continues to value whiteness, but black presence has recently increased, what does this mean?

With November being the Month of Black Consciousness in Brazil, recently released study provides insight into the most pressing issues of the black population

Only 7.4% of commercials feature black women in leading role, research reveals