Meet the Black Women of Brazil participating in the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro!
Note from BW of Brazil: Hard to believe that four years have passed since we covered the 2012 Olympics in London! But here we are […]
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Welcome to Rio2016 Olympics! Afro-Brazilians and favela culture conquer the world with a dazzling display at the Opening Ceremony!
Note from BW of Brazil: Well unless you were sleeping, unconscious or simply not interested, you know that the long anticipated 2016 Olympics in Rio […]
Nêga Rosa Project increases income of black women in Rio communities. Women sew, cook and give turban workshops; works to be featured in 2016 Olympics
Note from BW of Brazil: In recent years, numerous projects, programs and seminars focused on black culture and entrepreneurial enterprises have changed the lives of […]
As preparation for 2016 Olympics continue, Brazil continues to deal with its slavery past
Facing up … the ethnic make-up of Brazil’s population has long been glossed over. by Nicolas Bourcier Groundworks for the 2016 Olympics bring questions of […]
Rebeca Andrade wins gold in the vault and becomes the 1st Brazilian woman to be an Olympic champion in gymnastics
Rebeca Andrade wins gold in the vault and becomes the 1st Brazilian woman to be an Olympic champion in gymnastics By Marques Travae She’s gold. […]
Big Brother Brasil 21: From adored to hated – Popular rapper becomes the scorn of Brazil after arrogant behavior, abuse of colleagues on top rated reality show
Note from BBT: I’ll say it again. It’s just too much. This 21st season of Big Brother Brother that started off with so much promise […]
Snoop Dedicates Alcione Song to Dodger fans | Black Brazil Today
Snoop Dedicates Alcione Song to Dodger fans Smoked out, Snoop dedicates Alcione song to Dodger fans; but who is Alcione? For 45 years, the ‘Brown […]
Journalist Joyce Ribeiro will become the first black woman in 68 years of Brazilian television to mediate a presidential debate
Journalist Joyce Ribeiro will become the first black woman in 68 years of Brazilian television to mediate a presidential debate By Marques Travae Making reports […]
Popular YouTuber Júlio Cocielo loses corporate sponsors after racist tweet about French futebol player Kylian Mbappé; busted, he deletes 50 thousand tweets
Note from BW of Brazil: Nothing shocking here. I look at it this way. If a master chef made a great pot of spaghetti and […]
14-year old MC Soffia’s message of black pride and empowerment will represent Brazil at the 2018 BET Awards in the category of Best New International Act
Note from BW of Brazil: When YOU shine we ALL shine!! Look at little MC Soffia goin’ international!! You KNOW I’m lovin’ this news! Little […]
“Blacks can’t ride in a taxi”: Olympic gold medalist? So what, you’re still a suspect! Rafaela Silva reveals being harassed by police just sitting in a cab
Note from BW of Brazil: In a recent post here, I alerted readers that the Federal Government had voted to send in the Brazilian Army to intervene […]
MC Soffia uses doll to talk about self-esteem: “I’m a Black Barbie” – Upcoming single, “Barbie Black”, speaks of the lack of diversity that affects even toys
Note from BW of Brazil: I’ve had my eyes on the talented young rapper MC Soffia for a few years now. It’s really promising seeing a girl […]
It’s the fifth year anniversary of the Black Women of Brazil blog!! Meet the site’s creator and editor!
The Black Women of Brazil blog first appeared on the web on November 18, 2011. So it’s been five years now! Wow! I guess you […]
The black hair revolution continues! Photos from the 2nd March of Curly/Kinky Hair Pride in São Paulo!
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 […]
