Spotify launches campaign to encourage appreciation of black culture in Brazil
Note from BBT: Have you ever wondered what’s going on when certain good things begin to happen on a regular basis? Like, ‘was’sup wit’ dat?’. […]
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OUR TURN – Invisible on small screen, black Brazilians create their own ‘TV channels’
Note from BBT: As the title of the piece below says, it’s black Brazil’s turn to shine in the media. For years, this blog as […]
Vale do Dendê (Dendê Valley) combines innovation and ‘Bahianess’ to transform Salvador into the Brazilian Silicon Valley
Note from BBT: Salvador, Bahia, is one of those places that will always provoke memories. After a fascination the history of black Brazilians hit me […]
On this date in 1935 was born one of Brazil’s most important intellectuals, a leading voice of black women and Afro-Brazilians, Lélia Gonzalez
Note from BBT: It’s very fitting that the subject of today’s post is being featured on what would have been her 86th birthday as well […]
New Afro.TV platform brings content and black narratives targeting the Afro-Brazilian population
Note from BBT: A number of things came to my mind after reading the contents of today’s story. The first thing was, after having finally […]
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 […]
In a ceremony in New York, 11 Brazilians are honored among 224 of the Most Influential People of African Descent in the World; award given to high achievers under 40
In a ceremony in New York, 11 Brazilians are honored among 224 of the Most Influential People of African Descent in the World; award given […]
The “New Black Globalization” – Connections of diasporas and African countries; recent visit by king of Yorubas to Brazil encourages calls for black nationalism
Note from BW of Brazil: The recent visit by King Oni of Ifé, leader of the Yoruba people in Nigeria, is being hailed as an […]
“Black Panther” arrives in Brazil, shows the possible side of cinema: “We want to see stories with black heroes & heroines, characters breaking stereotypes”
Note from BW of Brazil: The wait is finally over! For more than a week now, I watched people share photos, trailers and comments about […]
State of black Brazil? Black award ceremony honors mayor, wealthy descendant of slave owners, who has 72% disapproval rating in black community
Note from BW of Brazil: Let me ask you something. When was the last time you had one of those WTF moments? You what I’m […]
Military Police kill black teenagers who had already surrendered with their hands up; police threaten life of a victim’s mother and warn not to speak to press
Note from BW of Brazil: In an unrelated previous post from earlier today, I stated that readers should note that “just because it isn’t always covered […]
What do Brazil’s ultra white magazine stands tell us about race? Will the real racist country please stand up?
BW of Brazil: We’ve heard the same tired arguments for decades. “Brazilians aren’t racists.” “Racist countries are the United States and South Africa.” “Brazil isn’t […]
The role of blacks on Brazilian television: The continuation of secondary roles, stereotypes and invisibility
Note from BW of Brazil: The time is far passed due. For decades, many writers, professors, activists, etc. have pointed out and denounced the image […]
African Revolution in Brazil: an interview with Gabi Oliveira on the rise of black identity and consciousness
Note from BW of Brazil: It is truly an intriguing time in Brazil’s history. In a country that has historically taught its African descendants to […]