Why do blacks have less access to health care than whites in Brazil?
Note from BW of Brazil: It’s no secret. The tentacles of racism reach so many areas of society that one would be completely out of […]
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Brazil becomes the first country to pay compensation as a result of a maternal death; lawsuit highlights discriminatory practices against black women in health care system
Note from BW of Brazil: Health, discriminatory practices and unequal access to health care are very important topics that have been featured in […]
Racial inequality in Brazil: a look at how race/color affects women in terms of health care
Note from BW of Brazil: The questions of health and health care (along with income and education) are but two of the areas in which […]
Young black men die by murder, young black women die from lack of health care: "Public security", state authoritarianism and the extermination of the black population
Originally titled: “Os jovens negros morrem e as mulheres negras também morrem (Young black men are dying and black women are also dying)” by Luka* It’s been […]
Brazilian government wants to combat racism in health services rendered to Afro-Brazilians through its national health care system
Minister of Health Alexandre Padilha (far right) and Minister of Racial Equality Luiza Bairros (3rd from left) Government held an event in Brasília to define […]
Racism begins at pregnancy: A series of reports addresses the reality of pregnant black women, the main victims of obstetric violence
Note from BW of Brazil: In Brazil, there are certain realities that must be dealt with regardless of how uncomfortable the facts make people feel. […]
“How are we, Black Women, on International Women’s Day?” – Black Brazilian Women continue preparation of 2015 Black Women’s March!
Note from BW of Brazil: Today’s date, March 8th, always serves as a day of reflection. For on this day, around the world, millions of women […]
Health and the black woman: “Invisibility sickens and kills!”
Note from BW of Brazil: The health of black population is a theme that has been at the forefront of many demands of Afro-Brazilian organizations for […]
Black and pregnant: even more invisible?
Note from BW of Brazil: The health of black Brazilian women and the black population in general is one of the recurring topics on this […]
Woman’s baby stillborn; sister accuses hospital of negligence and creates petition for investigation
Note from BW of Brazil: This post was actually intended to be posted 11 days ago when the news first reached the blog. We regret […]
Afro-Brazilians receive poor patient care in hospitals; studies point to the need for policies specific to the needs of this population
BW of Brazil: The question of health and access to health care are two indicators of the quality of life for any given society. These […]
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 […]
Organization emphasizes growing concerns about the health of black women; thesis focuses on black woman’s ability to cope with the challenges posed by prejudice
Growing concerns about the health of black women in the state of Piauí (1) Black women develop specific health problems, diseases are inherent to the […]
Woman in Rio loses her second baby after 8 months of pregnancy; blames it on lack of patient care in two hospitals
BW of Brazil: Yesterday on the blog we featured the miracle survival of a baby that was delivered after only five months of gestation and […]
