Natural black hair and the politics of "good appearance" in Brazil
Whenever the topic is the existence of racism in Brazil, usually there are a few consistent reactions. 1) Some Brazilians will consistently claim the belief […]
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Natural black hair and the politics of "good appearance" in Brazil
Whenever the topic is the existence of racism in Brazil, usually there are a few consistent reactions. 1) Some Brazilians will consistently claim the belief that […]
Favela Barber: Afro-Brazilians Adapting Own Aesthetics of Beauty
Favela Barber: Afro-Brazilians Adapting Own Aesthetics of Beauty Note from BW of Brazil: Having been studying the Afro-Brazilian community for two decades, one thing that […]
Brazilian Men Wearing Large Afros is “A Fight for a Greater Cause”
Brazilian Men Wearing Large Afros is “A Fight for a Greater Cause” Note from BW of Brazil: Na impressive transformation. That’s how I would describe […]
Black Taxi Driver: Woman accused of racism | Black Racism in Brazil
Black Taxi Driver: Woman accused of racism | Black Racism in Brazil Note from BW of Brazil: I think I’ll file this one under the […]
Racism in The job Market of Brazil: Preference for whiteness Continues
Racism in The job Market of Brazil: Preference for whiteness Continues Note from BW of Brazil: I am often amazed at how much things can change […]
Barriers of Discrimination Prevent black ascension in the job market
Barriers of Discrimination Prevent black ascension in the job market Note from BW of Brazil: In general, when people speak of the issue of discrimination […]
Black women detail racism at concert of musician Jorge Ben; at end of show, artist invited women onstage, but production team only allowed white women
Fan reports episode of racism at concert of legendary musician Jorge Ben; at end of show, artist invited women onstage to dance, but production team […]
‘Tell that one over there to reduce the volume of her hair’: young woman is target of racism on part of director of college in Rio
Note from BW of Brazil: So, how will those who are raised to believe that Brazil is a ‘racial democracy’ defend this one? “How is […]
Black consciousness, human consciousness or lack of consciousness? Eleven reasons to discredit the myth of racial democracy
Note from BW of Brazil: Over the years of this blog’s existence, we often receive messages from many readers (both here and in social networking […]
Achievements yes, but racism persists: Blacks occupy new spaces, have professional and personal gains…but society does not reflect on its prejudice
Note from BW of Brazil: In today’s piece, a recent article presented facts, data and personal experiences that confirm much of what we’ve maintained on […]
“You all see prejudice in everything”: the silencing of black women in feminist movements
Note from BW of Brazil: In today’s post, Viviane de Paula delves into a topic that springs up here from time to time: the need […]
Even a crackhead is better in white skin! Former model’s descent into crack addiction and media frenzy reveals Brazil’s implicit racism
Note from BW of Brazil: In reality, Brazil’s press and society itself are actually quite predictable. Today’s story is just another implicit example of the […]
Behind the briefing: Black women in advertising
Note from BW of Brazil: When one lives in a country in which the idea of a “racial democracy” is constantly being propagated (either by […]
