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Month: August 2016

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‘My parents prepared me for the war’: Filmmaker Sabrina Fidalgo reveals what it’s like being a black girl born into the elite

August 30, 2016 Marques Travae 3

Note from BW of Brazil: The objective of this blog has always been to reveal the black experience in Brazil with a special focus on […]

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“Traditional media massacres our black identity,” says TV host – Promotion of racial equality in the media is major focus of Movimento Negro

August 30, 2016 Marques Travae 7

Note from BW of Brazil: It cannot be underestimated the dominance of the media in the formation of opinions, and how peoples and nations see […]

114

How Brazil continues to see black women: Rio de Janeiro mayor tells woman, winner of new apartment, she’ll do ‘a lot of f*cking’ in her new place!

August 29, 2016 Marques Travae 12

Note from BW of Brazil: Disgusting! Absurd! Disrespectful! I’m sure there are plenty of other things that will come to mind after you read this […]

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“We put people like you in the line of fire at the shooting range”: Black woman threatened in country club. Case again brings institutional racism that seeks to keep Afro-Brazilians in their ‘place’ to the forefront

August 28, 2016 Marques Travae 3

Note from BW of Brazil: So many things come to mind when I think of the details involving today’s story. For one, it reminds me […]

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“Oh, didn’t you know? I’m brown too!”: In upcoming mayoral election in 80% black Salvador, Bahia, two white candidates declare themselves ‘brown’

August 25, 2016 Marques Travae 9

Note from BW of Brazil: So typical. Brazil, the place where one can switch their racial identity depending on perceived advantages and agendas. For those […]

37

The black hair revolution continues! Photos from the 2nd March of Curly/Kinky Hair Pride in São Paulo!

August 25, 2016 Marques Travae 2

Note from BW of Brazil: Wow! Has it been three weeks already?!? Ya know, as a regular blogger, I am always consistently preparing new material […]

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Brazil’s black Olympic national heroes!

August 24, 2016 Marques Travae 11

Note from BW of Brazil: As it goes every four years, everyone knew that the United States would be the leader in gold as well […]

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The 2016 Rio Olympics are over, but let’s not forget the fact: In terms of social conditions, “Brazil deserves the tin can medal”

August 22, 2016 Marques Travae 2

Note from BW of Brazil: Well the 2016 Summer Olympic Games hosted in Rio de Janeiro are officially over and it was a record setting […]

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Carnaval dancer Janaína Azevedo receives an ‘indecent proposal’ from event organizer and fires back: ‘Don’t mistake entertainment with prostitution’

August 21, 2016 Marques Travae 3

Note from BW of Brazil: Let’s just be real about this subject. In an atmosphere in which women show a lot of flesh and there’s […]

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“Lack of black representation causes symbolic death,” says Monique Evelle, creator of innovative social network of collaborative learning

August 20, 2016 Marques Travae 2

Note from BW of Brazil: Representation. The discussion of which has only grown in importance in recent years in a key factor in the rising […]

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Black elites, stereotypes and prejudice: Mônica Valéria Gonçalves has two degrees and is a legal adviser but was still mistaken for a prostitute

August 18, 2016 Marques Travae 4

Note from BW of Brazil: In order to adequately tackle the problems of racism, the racial hierarchy and white supremacy in Brazil, there are several […]

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Still not forgotten: Singer and others still blasting medal winning gymnast for his racist past; reaction shows rising militancy of black Brazilians

August 17, 2016 Marques Travae 4

Note from BW of Brazil: And now for the story that has only gotten bigger since gymnast Arthur Nory Mariano took was awarded a bronze […]

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Rafaela Silva won Olympic gold but many afro-brasileiras in the Games have won medals and championships in recent years – Meet 15 of them!

August 16, 2016 Marques Travae 2

Note from BW of Brazil: Of course, as was expected, the United States and its top-ranked athletes have once again claimed most of the glory […]

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“I hate blacks but Brazil’s goalie has a chance!”- After racist post, federal official justifies himself: “I have a black wife and several black friends”

August 15, 2016 Marques Travae 29

Note from BW of Brazil: Here we go again! You just gotta love the widespread denial on the topic of racism in Brazil. And the […]

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  • “Foreigners think that Brazil is black and mulata; but there are blonds too!” Comments of popular TV host from the 90s show concern with country’s image

    Note from BBT: Several days ago, Brazil’s online black community expressed its discomfort, rejection and repudiation of the thoughts of one of the country’s richest […]

  • “Will the baby be born light?”: Like Meghan Markle, black Brazilian mothers have heard this question

    Note from BBT: When I read the comments made by Meghan Markle a few days ago in an interview with Oprah Winfrey, all I could […]

  • Black representativeness in the field of health: Once a rarity to see a black doctor, these professionals are making history in their fields

    Black consciousness: black representativeness in health By Thays Moura and Black Brazil Today In Brazil, November 20th is a very important date as is the […]

  • After experiencing traumas in sessions with white therapists, more black Brazilians seek psychologists of the same color

    Note from BBT: This is a topic I can relate to very well, even never having brought up the topic of race with a white […]

  • “White girls never look at me!” How one participant’s desire to swirl on popular reality show raises questions about the self-esteem of black men

    “White girls never look at me!” Recent incident on Big Brother Brasil reality show raises questions about the self-esteem of black men By Marques Travae […]

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On April 7th, one of Brazil’s most beloved humorists, Mussum, would have turned 80; musician’s life and career symbolize changing attitudes on race in Brazil

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In a period of two weeks, three well-known Afro-Brazilian entertainers die from Covid-19; country continues to set record numbers with deadly second wave

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Guinea pigs? Popular TV host Xuxa suggests prisoners be used to test vaccines instead of animals; Brazil’s prison population is nearly 2/3 black and brown

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‘Executive Order’ is being hyped as best Brazilian film since City of God; plot surrounds Brazilian government attempting to deport blacks back to Africa

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March 22: The birthday of Jorge Ben, the guitarist who revolutionized Brazilian music mixing Samba, Bossa Nova and Soul with lyrics that celebrated blackness

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  • With “This is My Color” campaign and commercial, Avon launches makeup products to meet needs of wide range of black skin tones

    Note from BBT: It’s been 20 years and it’s the same story. There’s an old saying that says that, the more things change, the more […]

  • Ten Black Brazilians included on 2020 MIPAD | Black Brazil Today

    Ten Black Brazilians included on 2020 MIPAD | Black Brazil Today

    Note from BBT: Black Brazilians have been regularly featured on the Most Influential People of African Descent list for the past few years and 2020 […]

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    Bombril scouring pad “Krespinha” Stereotypes Associate Product

    Bombril scouring pad “Krespinha” Stereotypes Associate Product Note from BW of Brazil: So, here we go again. I’ve said it before, sometimes I really do […]

  • Brazilian Governmental Campaign for Economic Recovery

    Brazilian Governmental Campaign for Economic Recovery

    Brazilian Governmental Campaign for Economic Recovery Note from BW of Brazil: OK, I know this story actually made headlines two weeks ago, but as a […]

  • Brazils advertising industry Continues to Value Whiteness

    Brazil’s advertising industry Continues to Value Whiteness

    Brazil’s advertising industry Continues to Value Whiteness Note from BW of Brazil: Last month, on December 24th, made 20 years since I developed an interest […]

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