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“People are not used to seeing blacks in chic restaurants and cool places” – In interview, veteran journalist discusses ‘race and place’ in Brazil

July 9, 2016 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: OK so let’s get right to it. We already know that there are sure to be people who will take […]

Joana Guimarães Luz: First black woman elected dean of a federal college

January 11, 2020 Marques Travae 0

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 […]

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Members of black social movement occupy headquarters of the Palmares

December 5, 2019 Marques Travae 0

Members of black social movement occupy headquarters of the Palmares Note from BW of Brazil: The election of far right extremist President Jair Bolsonaro has […]

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“How could a neguinha (little nigger girl) live in the same building as me?”: Black woman impeded from entering her own apartment by two white men

November 28, 2018 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: It always trips me out when I see similar racist incidents or situations occur in Brazil as they did in […]

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“The Meeting – Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr”, a play about a fictional meeting between the two iconic black leaders, debuts in Rio in October

October 3, 2018 Marques Travae 0

“The Meeting – Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr”, a play about a fictional meeting between the two iconic black leaders, debuts in Rio […]

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In a hospital in Conceição de Macabu, Dr. Fred Nicácio shares the reaction of a 74-year old black woman’s joy at being consulted by a black doctor for the first time in her life

September 20, 2018 Marques Travae 0

In a hospital in Conceição de Macabu, Dr. Fred Nicácio shares the reaction of a 74-year old black woman’s joy at be consulted by a […]

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Considered one of “the most influential blacks under 40”, Rene Silva still has to deal with attitudes that blacks should stay in “their place”

August 16, 2018 Marques Travae 3

Considered one of “the most influential blacks under 40”, Rene Silva still has to deal with attitudes that blacks should stay in “their place” By […]

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When is blackface not actually blackface? Journalist defends her photo exhibit that digitally blackened the faces of numerous prominent white people

January 2, 2018 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: HAPPY NEW YEAR to all of Black Women of Brazil’s readers and welcome to 2018! For my first post of […]

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Miss Brasil 2017 and the Brazilian’s difficulty in accepting the beauty that represents it

September 28, 2017 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: Well actually, we’ve known this for quite some time. I mean, if you haven’t figured out that Brazil doesn’t accept […]

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“Even my money is worth less than a white person’s”: Nurse leads protest against cosmetics giant after being discriminated against in a store

May 6, 2017 Marques Travae 6

Note from BW of Brazil: In reality, I think the comment included in the title of today’s piece just about says it all. I’ve never […]

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Young black woman is a victim of racism and has her turban ripped off of her head at a Civil Engineering graduation party

April 25, 2017 Marques Travae 4

Note from BW of Brazil: Let’s face it. We’ve seen enough cases of both racism and sexism to know that Brazil has plenty of both. […]

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Throwback to slavery era? In the city of Vassouras, descendant of plantation owner dresses as ‘mistress’ and employees as slaves to greet & serve tourists

December 7, 2016 Marques Travae 5

Note from BW of Brazil: So you wanna understand how race relations work in Brazil? Today’s article is a perfect example of how Brazil’s 350 […]

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“You’re black with curly hair; you don’t belong in Brazil; Africa is the place for blacks!”: Singer/TV host Gaby Amarantos is victim of racism on the internet

November 9, 2016 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: It’s been a while since this blog reported anything on singer Gaby Amarantos. It’s been so long and with recent […]

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“Where’s the dentist?”: In the state of Piauí, patients have refused Laynna Marina’s services and don’t believe she’s a doctor simply because she’s black

September 17, 2016 Marques Travae 4

Note from BW of Brazil: Many years ago, if one wanted to study everyday incidents of racism in Brazilian society, you either had to listen […]

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  • “I’m 32 years old, but I’ve only been black for five”: Through her children and understanding of own features, consultant transitions into blackness

    Note from BBT: I like to post stories like the one below from time to time to remind readers of what racial identity is like […]

  • “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 […]

  • ‘Sem Asas’ (no wings), film about police murder of black boys, wins ‘Brazilian Oscar’ for best short fiction

    Note from BBT: It’s a topic that needs to be discussed. I knew there was a serious problem when I started reading reports on the […]

  • Yes, black women too are down with the swirl! Black lesbians reveal frustrations of being passed over for white women

    Note from BBT: I came across today’s post courtesy of the Pais Pretos (Black Parents) Instagram page I just had to share. “Why?”, you might […]

  • Exploring the black woman’s search for forms of affection, black love is the theme of singer Larissa Luz’s new videoclip

    Note from BBT: I don’t think it would be an overstatement to say that it is or will be the new battlefield in the rise […]

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‘Sem Asas’ (no wings), film about police murder of black boys, wins ‘Brazilian Oscar’ for best short fiction

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Why did Snoop Dogg exclude the black singer from an Instagram post celebrating the success of a song with two popular Brazilian artists…Not once, but TWICE?

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‘One goes up and pulls up the other’: What you need to understand about black victories on reality shows in 2020

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The Voice Kids Brasil Wins By a Teen & Earns nickname: Whitney’s son

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Sisters Speak: Dialogues between Black Women in Brazil & the US

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  • With “This is My Color” campaign and commercial, Avon launches makeup products to meet needs of wide range of black skin tones

    Note from BBT: It’s been 20 years and it’s the same story. There’s an old saying that says that, the more things change, the more […]

  • Ten Black Brazilians included on 2020 MIPAD | Black Brazil Today

    Ten Black Brazilians included on 2020 MIPAD | Black Brazil Today

    Note from BBT: Black Brazilians have been regularly featured on the Most Influential People of African Descent list for the past few years and 2020 […]

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    Bombril scouring pad “Krespinha” Stereotypes Associate Product

    Bombril scouring pad “Krespinha” Stereotypes Associate Product Note from BW of Brazil: So, here we go again. I’ve said it before, sometimes I really do […]

  • Brazilian Governmental Campaign for Economic Recovery

    Brazilian Governmental Campaign for Economic Recovery

    Brazilian Governmental Campaign for Economic Recovery Note from BW of Brazil: OK, I know this story actually made headlines two weeks ago, but as a […]

  • Brazils advertising industry Continues to Value Whiteness

    Brazil’s advertising industry Continues to Value Whiteness

    Brazil’s advertising industry Continues to Value Whiteness Note from BW of Brazil: Last month, on December 24th, made 20 years since I developed an interest […]

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