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

‘’Yes, interracial love does exist, but some black people also use white people as a social passport, to feel more accepted’’, according to social influencer

Black men and black women are loving each other: How Afrocentric relationships reverberate with processes of self-affirmation of black cultural identity

Even with the challenges of black authors publishing books in Brazil, Afro-Brazilian literature is gradually gaining more space in bookstores

White couples, mixed couples and gay couples, but why did Brazilian advertisers ignore black couples on Brazil’s Valentine’s Day?

‘’Today it won’t hurt too much, don’t worry’’: The day I was seen by a black gynecologist for the first time

The great Pelé turns 81; if he were still playing today, would ‘The King’ earn more than other sport superstars? The answer may surprise you

‘I learned to use art to create safe spaces for black women’, says DJ Afreekassia

Whitewashing history?: Activists protest choice of ‘white’ actress to portray 17th century enslaved woman considered country’s first black lawyer

From Luedji Luna to Martinho da Vila, to Orquestra Afrosinfônica and Tuyo, meet the black Brazilians nominated for Latin Grammy awards

Born on October 11th, 1908, Cartola is considered one of the most important artists of Brazilian samba

White couples, mixed couples and gay couples, but why did Brazilian advertisers ignore black couples on Brazil’s Valentine’s Day?

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