April 2017 - Black Brazil Today

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The lowest paid with highest rates of unemployment, controversial labor reform worsens situation of black women in the labor market

April 29, 2017 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: As Brazilians are surely seeing now, they got far more than what they bargained for when millions to the streets […]

Across the nation, Brazilians take to the streets in a general strike against President’s reforms that threaten basic workers’ rights, retirement and Constitution

April 29, 2017 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: If you haven’t heard by now, millions of Brazilians are outraged with the sweeping reforms that President Michel Temer’s administration […]

“The black consumer wants something with which to identify herself” – An African-styled wedding? Sisters of Matamba Institute offer services with Afro theme

April 28, 2017 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: We’ve been seeing some very exciting developments in recent years focused on black identity, African ancestry and concepts of community. […]

Caught with Pine Sol and bleach, in 2013 Rafael Braga was arrested during protests; now due to apparent police framing, he has been sentenced to 11 years on drug dealing charges; solidarity protests ensue

April 26, 2017 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: It’s a case that dates back to 2013 during the headline-making protests that rocked Brazil. It’s a case that I’ve […]

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Young black woman is a victim of racism and has her turban ripped off of her head at a Civil Engineering graduation party

April 25, 2017 Marques Travae 4

Note from BW of Brazil: Let’s face it. We’ve seen enough cases of both racism and sexism to know that Brazil has plenty of both. […]

“Only in a highly unequal society do people serve others 24 hours a day”: In the capital city region, study shows that 80% of maids are black

April 24, 2017 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: With reports such as this is there any wonder so many Afro-Brazilian women are calling for a change in the […]

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“On the street how do you spot a thief? First you look at the color”: Rio university professor connects criminality to skin color in front of class

April 22, 2017 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: I have to admit, even after 17 years studying how racism and racial discrimination functions in Brazil, every now and […]

X lives! City councilors in city hall of Porto Alegre argue because of councilwoman’s wearing of a Malcolm X T-shirt

April 21, 2017 Marques Travae 5

Note from BW of Brazil: A full 52 years after his death, human rights icon Malcolm X is alive and well in the hearts thousands, […]

Salvador, Bahia, Brazil’s center of black culture, gets it first multi-brand Afro-Brazilian fashion store

April 20, 2017 Marques Travae 2

Note from BW of Brazil: The so-called Afro-Brazilian entrepreneurialism has seen an enormous surge in recent years with a number of initiatives targeting the specific […]

Must black elites “sell out” to maintain status? Black women put Minister of Human Rights on blast after she denominates President “godfather of black women”

April 19, 2017 Marques Travae 2

Note from BW of Brazil: Why does this seem to be such a common story? Black person struggles, achieves success and reaches the pinnacle of […]

Actress Vaneza Oliveira of the Netflix series ‘3%’ records a video discussing the racism she experienced as a child in school; the subject Brazil still doesn’t take seriously

April 17, 2017 Marques Travae 2

Note from BW of Brazil: This blog alone has already exposed the topic over and over again: racism in the Brazilian school system. Experiencing racism […]

Three steps to sincere diversity in advertising: Recent commercials featuring black models/actors show how diversity in advertising is possible

April 15, 2017 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: The struggle for black representation in all areas of Brazilian society is an ongoing battle. And even with progress advancing […]

“Solta esse black” (set your ‘fro free) project: In Rio de Janeiro, black girls discover their beauty, confront sexism and racism after accepting natural hair

April 14, 2017 Marques Travae 3

Note from BW of Brazil: It should be pretty clear by now why this blog focuses so much on the acceptance of natural black hair […]

President’s reforms racist and genocidal, say leaders of Movimento Negro in protest; government austerity measures leading to demonstrations across the country

April 13, 2017 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: The social situation in modern day Brazil has many wondering how they will survive, particularly under new measures being taken […]

Black Brazil Today

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Month: April 2017

The lowest paid with highest rates of unemployment, controversial labor reform worsens situation of black women in the labor market

Across the nation, Brazilians take to the streets in a general strike against President’s reforms that threaten basic workers’ rights, retirement and Constitution

“The black consumer wants something with which to identify herself” – An African-styled wedding? Sisters of Matamba Institute offer services with Afro theme

Caught with Pine Sol and bleach, in 2013 Rafael Braga was arrested during protests; now due to apparent police framing, he has been sentenced to 11 years on drug dealing charges; solidarity protests ensue

Young black woman is a victim of racism and has her turban ripped off of her head at a Civil Engineering graduation party

“Only in a highly unequal society do people serve others 24 hours a day”: In the capital city region, study shows that 80% of maids are black

“On the street how do you spot a thief? First you look at the color”: Rio university professor connects criminality to skin color in front of class

X lives! City councilors in city hall of Porto Alegre argue because of councilwoman’s wearing of a Malcolm X T-shirt

Salvador, Bahia, Brazil’s center of black culture, gets it first multi-brand Afro-Brazilian fashion store

Must black elites “sell out” to maintain status? Black women put Minister of Human Rights on blast after she denominates President “godfather of black women”

Actress Vaneza Oliveira of the Netflix series ‘3%’ records a video discussing the racism she experienced as a child in school; the subject Brazil still doesn’t take seriously

Three steps to sincere diversity in advertising: Recent commercials featuring black models/actors show how diversity in advertising is possible

“Solta esse black” (set your ‘fro free) project: In Rio de Janeiro, black girls discover their beauty, confront sexism and racism after accepting natural hair

President’s reforms racist and genocidal, say leaders of Movimento Negro in protest; government austerity measures leading to demonstrations across the country

‘’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