Samba Roots: What was the historical significance of black women in samba?
Note from BW of Brazil: Studying the history of samba is a key element to understanding the struggle of Afro-Brazilians. From its beginnings, the musical genre […]
Month: March 2016
“When I discovered that I’m black”: How racism is so cruel, that it makes it difficult for black people to recognize themselves as such
Note from BW of Brazil: For the understanding the context of race and how racism functions in Brazil, it is necessary to comprehend the unique brand […]
Enegrecendo (blackening) YouTube: doing what TV has never done – Afro-Brazilians use the internet for a black representation that the media pretends doesn’t exist
Note from BW of Brazil: It’s really not hard to see. This very blog has been talking about it from nearly the beginning. What are […]
School teacher turns down offer to appear on top network variety show; positions herself against channel’s sensationalism and manipulation
Note from BW of Brazil: Bravo! Brazil’s top television network Globo TV has long had a reputation for the manipulation of its viewers and many […]
Black college students launch phone application for afro-entrepreneurs
Note from BW of Brazil: Yet another example of a rising creativity in the world of Afro-oriented entrepreneurs! It’s quite amazing and inspiring to see […]
