Actress Lucy Ramos talks about marriage and children: ‘I want to soon have twins’
Note from BW of Brazil: Although actress Lucy Ramos has been around for a number of years perfecting her craft, her star is really starting […]
Month: September 2015
Two incidents in two weeks show that one is not safe from racial insults on the public bus
Note from BW of Brazil: As you’re probably aware by now, incidents of racism and racial slurs, as they are a regular part of Brazilian […]
For law professor Adilson José Moreira, “In Brazil, we have the idea that blacks are inherently inferior”
Note from BW of Brazil: There are at least three ways that people can deny the existence of racism that permeates throughout the whole of […]
Group uses mythology of the orixás to create choreographies and dance workshops
Note from BW of Brazil:The history and importance of the Afro-Brazilian religion known as the Candomblé is an important piece to understanding the cultural heritage of […]
“I can’t take publishing news of murdered children anymore”: 11-year-old black boy killed by police in Rio neighborhood; protest closes down main streets
Note from BW of Brazil: Sometimes, after something depressing happens again, again and again and again, there are simply no more words to really express […]
For those looking for something ‘cool’ to get into: Respect our history! Candomblé is not hip – it is our tradition, ancestry and resistance
Note from BW of Brazil: The Candomblé (1) is an Afro-Brazilian religion that has a history that is thoroughly connected to the history, culture and treatment of […]
So a black woman is not supposed to have $700 gift certificate, right? Teacher says she was discriminated against by Ágatha store in shopping mall in Rio’s south zone
Note from BW of Brazil: Really bizarre this situation. Of course, as this blog is full of discriminatory incidents involving race, hair and skin color, […]
Book about the career of pioneering actress Ruth de Souza will be released in Rio
Note from BW of Brazil: Today, in the 21st century, the role of Afro-Brazilian women in Brazilian film and television remains minuscule although there has […]
Imperial Klans of America Brasil: Group inspired by KKK hang posters threatening blacks, Communists, gays and Muslims in the city of Niterói in Rio de Janeiro state
Note from BW of Brazil: In reference to a phrase uttered by a Brazilian woman about a week ago, are you sure Brazilians aren’t like […]
Racism begins at pregnancy: A series of reports addresses the reality of pregnant black women, the main victims of obstetric violence
Note from BW of Brazil: In Brazil, there are certain realities that must be dealt with regardless of how uncomfortable the facts make people feel. […]
Rapper Emicida tells it like it is: “Brazil applauds miscegenation when it lightens (the skin), when it darkens, it condemns it”
Note from BW of Brazil: Wow! Last night was an example of what you might miss if you don’t stay tuned! Last night this writer […]
Woman from the state of Pernambuco is the victim of racist comments on social network
Note from BW of Brazil: A few days ago we posted a story about a recent black empowerment march in the northeastern state of Pernambuco. […]
‘K-Bela’, a short film written, directed and featuring black women, is being hailed as a milestone in Brazilian cinema!
Note from BW of Brazil: Needless to say, we patiently await the opportunity to be able to view this important film! The film K-Bela, which […]
Why is it that white people only listen to white people? Especially when the subject is racism
Note from BW of Brazil: It’s a trend that we saw very often and it is yet another excellent example of how Brazil doesn’t know […]