July 25: The International Day of Afro-Latin American and Caribbean Women – A date against racism and sexism
Note from BW of Brazil: I gotta admit, sometimes it’s hard to believe how fast time flies. Just look at a few examples. Do you […]
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Why do we revere the 25th of July, the Afro-Latin American and Caribbean Women’s Day?
Note from BW of Brazil: Today is July 25th, the Afro-Latin American and Caribbean Women’s Day. A day in which black women reflect on the struggles […]
Black Resistance Shows The Strength of its Culture on YouTube
Black Resistance Shows The Strength of its Culture on YouTube Note from BW of Brazil: I can’t stress enough how important the internet has been for […]
“You monkey, disgusting black!”: After attempting to intervene in a situation on a bus, young black woman is insulted, slapped and scratched by elderly woman
“You monkey, disgusting black!”: After attempting to intervene in a situation on a bus, young black woman is insulted, slapped and scratched by elderly woman […]
For the Day of the Black Woman of Latin America and the Caribbean, poet Débora Garcia to release video “Pretas Panteras” (Black Panthers)” in honor of black leaders such as Angela Davis and Tereza de Benguela
Note from BW of Brazil: Poet Débora Garcia’s timing is right on point! The poet recently recorded a video for her song “Panteras Pretas”, meaning ‘black […]
July 25th, the International Day of Black Women – Date celebrates feminine blackness: read thoughts of 16 women on what it is to be a black woman in Brazil
Note from BW of Brazil: Today, July 25th, is the day in which we celebrate the International Afro-Latin American and Afro-Caribbean Women’s Day. And as we […]
In Santa Catarina, a southern state considered the “Brazilian Europe”, blacks make up only 15% of the population: Black women of the state continue to prepare for the National Black Women’s March!
Note from BW of Brazil: Over the years we have noted a rising consciousness, organization, sisterhood and determination among black women of Brazil. Black women’s […]
With a theme focused on black cinema and representation, Festival Latinidades addresses the web as a place of dialogue and resistance
Note from BW of Brazil: Black representation in the media is one of the main issues we tackle here at BW of Brazil and the […]
Researcher participates in debate: What is black cinema and why is there resistance to this art form?
Note from BW of Brazil: The Festival Latinidades is an annual event of nearly one week that highlights the experience of black women of Latin […]
In recognition of July 25th: The International Afro-Latin American and Afro-Caribbean Women’s Day
Note from BW of BRAZIL: As we have done for the past three years, today we recognize the International Afro-Latin American and Afro-Caribbean Women’s Day. […]
From denial to consciousness: One didn’t know he was black, the other denied the existence of racism – Two Afro-Brazilian militants tell their stories
Note from BW of Brazil: In the last 80 years or so, Brazil successfully promoted itself to the world and Brazilian citizens as a “racial […]
July 25th: Brazil’s National Day of Teresa de Benguela and the black woman – A brief history of the warrior negra for whom the day was named
Note from BW of Brazil: The recognition and recovery of the history of the black Brazilian has been a long, hard struggle over the […]
Rewinding the clock: One year ago this month, the Luiza Mahin and Maria Felipa Awards honored the various accomplishments of black Brazilian women
Note from BW of Brazil: With the recent celebration of the annual International Afro-Latin and Caribbean Women’s Day just passing a few days ago, today […]
July 25th is the International Afro-Latin American and Afro-Caribbean Women’s Day: Black Women of Brazil raise their voices, call for struggle and unity against racist and sexist oppression
Note from BW of Brazil: Today, July 25th, is a day to celebrate the unique experiences of black women in Latin America and Caribbean. Although […]
