Black cultural misappropriation in black spaces: “They want black cultures, without black women and black men!”
Note from BW of Brazil: The photo above was taken several months ago and when it was posted in a social network, it provoked a […]
Month: October 2015
The enduring power of myth: Journalist proclaims there was no racism in Brazil until quotas were implemented
Note from BW of Brazil: This blog often deals with the enduring power of the “racial democracy” myth that has existed in the minds of […]
In Brazil, justice is white and rich: A comparison of two women, one black, one white, provides another example of this
Note from BW of Brazil: In practical terms, the justice system is supposed to provide equal access and render equal treatment to all whether in […]
‘You don’t need to work so much because you won’t go far, after all, you’re of color’: Overcoming odds against blacks in Classical Music, Maestro Alba Souza conducts orchestras and will complete a Ph.D in Orchestra Direction
Note from BW of Brazil: In yet another inspirational story of overcoming stereotypes and derogation, we present the story of a black woman who is […]
Dr. Júlia Rocha: a double threat. Doctor inspires thousands sharing personal stories of patients; is also a successful samba singer that recently appeared on The Voice Brasil
Note from BW of Brazil: These are the types of stories that inspired the creation of the Black Women of Brazil blog! Below we bring […]
The little black princess of Hip Hop: MC Soffia has sung about empowering black girls since the age of six
Note from BW of Brazil: Represent. Representation. This is what came to my mind when I first learned of the pint-sized rapper known as MC Soffia. […]
Raiz Forte (strong root) project launches website about black women and their experiences
Note from BW of Brazil: With the story of black women being, for all intents and purposed, non-existent in the mainstream media, books, websites, seminars, […]
From the fear of a “black revolution”, to military occupation, to thousands of recent immigrants, murder of Haitian man is not Brazil’s first consideration of the “Haitian question”
Note from BW of Brazil: Over the past few years, this blog has featured a number of stories dealing Brazil’s connection with Haiti. And as […]
Overcoming obesity and becoming a champion weightlifter, in search for sponsors, Josélia Oliveira was told they wouldn’t support her because “blacks don’t sell”
Note from BW of Brazil: It’s always great to see people overcoming obstacles and fighting their place in the sun even when there are those […]
Santa Catarina police arrest five suspects in brutal stabbing death of Haitian man
Note from BW of Brazil: The story below is a follow up and the latest information involving the brutal stabbing murder of a Haitian immigrant […]
‘Precious’ author Sapphire and Bahian poet Lívia Natália discuss race, feminism and the place of black women in literature
Note from BW of Brazil: Over the past several years, another of African-American public figures have been connecting with the Afro-Brazilian community in a number […]
Haitian man beaten and stabbed to death by a group of people in state of Santa Catarina in southern Brazil
Note from BW of Brazil: Sad. Outrageous. Disturbing. But I can’t say shocking. Why? For a few reasons. 1) As we’ve seen time and time […]
Victims of police harassment, fire bombings and murders, Haitian and African immigrants coming to Brazil are confronted with ‘Brazilian racism’.
Note from BW of Brazil: So Brazil is supposed to be the wonderful paradise where all the races mix, everybody gets along and everyone is equal, […]
“Do you think I didn’t want to be white?” – The importance of the continuation of the discussion of black self-worth
Note from BW of Brazil: But we’re all equal, right? Today’s piece is the result of a routine experience on a bus. But the simple […]
