Would a Joaquim Barbosa Presidency be an achievement for black Brazilians?
Note from BW of Brazil: Well, I’m gonna just sit back and see how this unfolds. A black man steps forward as a possibility for […]
Month: April 2018
Fear of police violence and unjust accusations higher among the black population of Rio: UN Brasil campaign Vidas Negras (Black Lives) warns of ‘racial filtering’
Note from BW of Brazil: It’s question on the minds of many black people, whether they live in Brazil or the US: Why does it […]
In video, Congressman Jair Bolsonaro, “the Brazilian Trump” and leading presidential candidate is shown wiping his hands after embracing a black man
Note from BW of Brazil: So tell me, when was the last time you saw something that was so over the top, so ridiculous, so […]
The art in the blood of Júlia Dias: Daughter of multi-artist Maurício Tizumba, actress prepares for ‘Elza: O Musical’ about one of Brazil’s most important singers
Note from BW of Brazil: Before I ever knew who Júlia Dias was, I knew who her father was. I remember being in Belo Horizonte (BH), […]
Afro-Brazilian religions win court ruling against Record TV; network’s programs demonized adherents and possibly incited violent attacks on houses of worship
Note from BW of Brazil: This is some unexpected good news! Long overdue but never late than never. In past posts, this blog has tried […]
“The Brazilian State is mainly responsible for the crimes committed against blacks in the country” – National Commission of Truth on Black Slavery to issue report in December on reparations findings
Note from BW of Brazil: Here in the 21st century, the damages caused by nearly four hundred years of black slavery in Brazil continues to […]
Photo of black college students wearing graduation gowns goes viral; image shows that even after nearly two decades of quotas, graduations remain mostly white
Note from BW of Brazil: Images such as these featured here today are reasons for why the issue of quotas and affirmative action policies have been […]
Sad week…On consecutive days, Afro-Brazilian culture loses two amazing black women: Singer Dona Ivone Lara at age 97 and folklorist Raquel Trindade at age 81
Note from BW of Brazil: It goes without saying that these two stories were the biggest items of the week in terms of black culture. […]
“Why wasn’t there a black Paquita?” – Host leaves TV personality Xuxa speechless after pointing out there were no black girls in her popular song and dance group
Note from BW of Brazil: I’m not gonna spend much time on this one but I had to least post it. Past articles have brought […]
Is there a black genocide going on in Brazil? Considering a number of important factors, the answer may be surprising
Note from BW of Brazil: Well, it’s a topic that has been mentioned in a number of articles on this blog. As such, readers should […]
Actors speak out – “Brazilian cinema is the most racist in the world”: Made with public money, blacks sponsor films of whites in which they are not included
Note from BW of Brazil: The secret is out, if it was ever, in fact, a secret. Black Brazilian artists, actors, directors, producers, etc. are […]
One month after her murder, demonstrations in remembrance of Rio councilwoman Marielle Franco take place in at least 20 cities; crime remains unsolved
Note from BW of Brazil: Yesterday, March 14th, marked one month since Rio de Janeiro councilwoman Marielle Franco was murdered along with her driver Anderson […]
“We’re in a struggle for our equal humanity”: Black women maintain Marielle Franco’s struggle one month after the Rio councilwoman’s assassination
Note from BW of Brazil: Hard to believe how quickly time goes by. But it’s already been one month since that the night of March […]
“We have to shut him up!”: Employee linked to witness in investigation of Rio Councilwoman Marielle Franco’s murder found shot to death
Note from BW of Brazil: In a few days, it will already have been one month since the brutal murder of Rio Councilwoman Marielle Franco. […]
