“Go cut your nappy hair, it’s nothing to be proud of!”: Black conservative leads racist attacks on singer’s hair
Note from BBT: It seems that there’s no end to the absurdities that come out of this guy’s mouth. One of these days, I need […]
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Anti-black blacks: Controversial black president of foundation removes 27 names of important Afro-Brazilians from list of honorees
Note from BBT: Every now and then I wonder what goes on in the lives of some black people that make then come across as […]
Afroestima: Popular page of Afro-Brazilian pride hacked
“A black is gonna get burned and shot”: Popular page of Afro-Brazilian pride, Afroestima, hacked, creator threatened by profile with KKK photo “There are people […]
Joana Guimarães Luz: First black woman elected dean of a federal college
Note from BW of Brazil: The story of Joana Guimarães Luz is inspiring as much as it represents the struggles of so many black people who […]
Eugenics in Brazil: In the early 20th century, elites believed racial improvement was only possible with a project favoring predominance of the white race
Note from BW of Brazil: You know, the further you look into Brazil’s past the more you come to realize that the country’s leaders were […]
The representation of black people in school textbooks and the kinds of stereotypes taught to the readers of these works
Note from BW of Brazil: For some time I have been of the opinion that the situation of black people on a global level cannot […]
“We black men and women are in the line of fire”: Sociologist and ombudswoman Vilma Reis fights for the collective empowerment of the black population
Note from BW of Brazil: If you’re not already aware, Afro-Brazilians are in a state of emergency. I know there are those who will read […]
Mother denounces school textbook images as racist; in photo, black character is associated with cleaning services job, a long-held stereotype
Note from BW of Brazil: How are racist ideologies maintained and continuously widely divulged in an enormous country with a population of more than 200 […]
“My racist professor” hashtag exposes shocking recollections of racial discrimination experienced by black students in schools and universities
Note from BW of Brazil: In reality, there shouldn’t be anything shocking or even surprising about the existence of racism in Brazilian schools because it’s […]
Young white woman attracts attention for her beauty wearing braids; style inspired by black blogger – Another case of loving black style without black people?
Note from BW of Brazil: So what have we here? There’s no way that this could be another case of a white woman being […]
‘This Is Not A Mulata’ theater project discusses stereotypes and representations of the black woman
Note from BW of Brazil: The image is well cemented in the nation’s consciousness. The gyrating, frenetic dancing woman of visible African ancestry; the one […]
After having her second child, Taís Araújo shows her sexy side; actress set to return to TV alongside her actor husband with whom she is celebrating a 10 year union
Note from BW of Brazil: Actress Taís Araújo has been a frequent feature over the years here on the blog. And for good reason. The woman […]
Is Brazil the new home of blackface? What’s driving an apparent fascination with wearing this makeup?
Note from BW of Brazil: OK, seriously, what’s going here? This blog is perhaps the first to present this issue to an English-speaking audience about […]
Brazil’s Workers’ Party has been in power since 2002 with strong support from Afro-Brazilians – But does the party simply exploit the black vote to remain in power?
Note from BW of Brazil: In reality, if we study other situations around the world, this scenario is quite familiar. Underprivileged black populations lend their […]
