Meet Nayara Justino: The new Globeleza girl and representative of Rio’s world famous Carnaval
Note from BW of Brazil: Last Sunday, Nayara Justino was crowned the new Globeleza girl of the Globo TV network. This means that as the […]
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Why the 2017 version of “Globeleza”, Carnaval’s poster girl, is a new perspective on Carnival – and not just for us, black women
Note from BW of Brazil: It goes without saying that the 2017 edition of Globo TV’s Carnaval poster girl, the Globeleza, has caused quite a […]
What? She’s not naked??? Why the ‘new Globeleza’ commercial is an advance for the representation of black women in Brazil and what it says about activism
Vermelho Note from BW of Brazil: Really? Already? I guess I’m not the only one who was caught by surprise by the new, annual Globeleza […]
After being humiliated for being “too dark” to be ‘queen of Carnaval’, actress Nayara Justino redeems her career in novela set in slavery era
Note from BW of Brazil: The story Nayara Justino speaks so much about the race/color factor in Brazil. In a land where people like to […]
A call for end of the “Globeleza Mulata”: A Manifesto
Note from BW of Brazil: As most fans of Brazil’s most exuberant, most exciting time of the year already know, it’s Carnaval time! But in […]
Why are American women so bothered by the Globeleza commercial? For the same reasons many Brazilian women are. But exactly what does this image say about black women?
Note from BW of Brazil: Yes it’s that time of year again. Carnaval is coming! Of c0urse if you live in Brazil, you’ve already seen […]
After her being “too black” led to her dismissal as Carnaval’s poster girl, Nayara Justino will be the topic of British documentary and star in a soap opera
Note from BW of Brazil: The name Nayara Justino may ring a bell for some of you who consistently follow this blog. She was the […]
Érika Moura, Carnaval’s Globeleza girl, says her dream came true: “I always wanted to be famous”
Note from BW of Brazil: Once again, Brazil’s Carnaval season has come and gone. But the spotlight will continue shine for the new girl who […]
Model/dancer Nayara Justino poses in photo shoot with Angolan singer Adi Cudz
Note from BW of Brazil: It’s great to see Nayara Justino has been able to attract media coverage and her bout with depression has apparently […]
In homage to the upcoming Day of Black Consciousness, dancer/model Nayara Justino does a photo shoot in African garb
Note from BW of Brazil: First of all, let me just say that it’s really good to see this layout. For those of you who may […]
When racist stereotyping of black women descends into humiliation: The case of the Globeleza
Note from BW of Brazil: Today’s topic is a bit depressing and difficult to discuss. Of course, if you live in Brazil, with Carnaval season […]
The three finalists of the Globeleza contest
Note from BW of Brazil: These three women were chosen out of the original ten and won the right to compete for the title of […]
White is right? General Mourão, an Indian and candidate for Vice President of Brazil, comments on how handsome his grandson is and that he is an example of the “whitening of the race”
White is right? General Mourão, an Indian and candidate for Vice President of Brazil, comments on how handsome his grandson is and that he is […]
Why does Anitta’s “Vai Malandra” bother black people so much? Singer’s new video once again stirs up questions of racial identity and cultural appropriation
Note from BW of Brazil: So to tell you the truth, the idea of writing something about singer Anitta’s new video hadn’t even occurred to […]
