Segregation in education: Blacks make up less than 10% of students in the top 20 private schools in Brazil
Note from BBT: The question of access to education is one that I like to keep up with from […]
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Black Teacher humiliated by Principal of private school in northeast Brazil
“Buy a leather whip so I can whip her”: Principal of private school in northeast Brazil humiliates black teacher in front of her class with […]
In northeast Brazil, overwhelmingly white private school students protest against Brazil’s quota law
Private school students in the state of Sergipe march against affirmative action On the afternoon of Saturday, September 22, in the capital of Sergipe (northeastern […]
White private school students have advantage in national performance exams
Compared with blacks from public schools, their scores are 25% better by Lorena Caliman of Rede Bahia A report of performance data in the […]
Responsible for numerous parts of important buildings in slave-era São Paulo, black architect Tebas honored with statue
Note from BBT: When you learn of stories such as today’s feature, you wonder, what other hidden black figures does Brazil have in its past? Well, […]
“People will always refer to me as ‘the black ballerina’”: Despite being a rarity in classical dance, ballet takes Amanda Lima from Ribeirão Preto to the world
Note from BBT: It’s no secret that because of the way Brazil has treated its black and brown population over the course of nearly five […]
“I was the only one in my graudating class”: 20 years after Brazilian universities began affirmative action, college is still a lonely experience for black students
Note from BBT: Much has been said and written about the massive increase of black students in Brazilian univerities. Just twenty years ago, seeing a […]
Almost white, almost black: After a long historical discussion, pardos (brown or people of mixed race) gain a new identity: light-skinned blacks
Note from BBT: Although I’m quite accustomed to this topic, at a certain point, it gets to be a little tiresome. This coming from a […]
“My father was one of the only blacks in medical school; (32 years later) it was the same with me”
Note from BBT: It’s no secret that affirmative action policies have made a huge difference in Brazil in allowing tens of thousands of black and […]
“They kill us in the name of Jesus”: Followers of Candomblé religion detail threats by Protestants and “dope dealers for Jesus”
Note from BBT: Thursday was January 21st, and as someone’s post on IG reminded me of that it was the National Day for Combating Religious […]
“She’s so white, she doesn’t seem to be your daughter. How lucky she is!”: Journalist reveals episodes of racism experienced by black mothers and children
Note from BBT: When I first read today’s story, I knew I had to not only share it, but I also had to comment because […]
Meet Ernesto Batista Mané Júnior, a diplomat and nuclear scientist that speaks five languages
Note from BBT: You really have to love stories such as this one. 37-year old Ernesto Batista Mané Júnior is doing the thing. Not only […]
How Adjusting To a Structurally Racist Society By Wearing Armor
How Adjusting To a Structurally Racist Society is like Wearing Armor Note from BW of Brazil: This is how the racial hierarchy works in Brazil. […]
Black Elite in Bahia State: Where 20% of The Population is White
Black Elite in Bahia State: Where 20% of The Population is White Note from BW of Brazil: Black Brazilians make up a very small percentage […]
