“But….you’re black”: When racial classification leads to stereotypical expectations
Note from BW of Brazil: Today’s features touches upon a number of issues that are common here on the blog. But as the question […]
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Racial classification and terminology in Brazil
In Brazil, there five racial classifications on the official census: pardo, loosely meaning brown or mixed race, preto (black), branco (white), amarelo (Asian) and indio […]
Brazil takes gold in women’s gymnastics in the 2022 Pan-American games
Brazil takes gold in women’s gymnastics in the 2022 Pan-American games So, if you haven’t heard by now, there was recently an historic moment for […]
When white Brazilian women discover that their whiteness doesn’t mobilize privileges in Europe
Note from BBT: I have been fascinated with the concept of racial classification and identity going all the back to my childhood. Thinking back to […]
For the OAS Inter-American Commission, Brazil is racist and exterminates its “undesirables”
Note from BBT: A pandemic can’t cover up the facts. Of course, we all know how much our daily lives have been affected by the […]
Open Letter to Neymar about becoming black
Open Letter to Neymar about becoming black Note from BBT: Open Letter to Neymar about becoming black: With the recent controversy surrounding futebol star Neymar […]
Black Brazilian Music and The Emergence Black Aesthetics
Black Brazilian Music and The Emergence of Black Aesthetics Note from BW of Brazil: It’s amazing the changes I’ve witnessed with the population of black Brazilian […]
Specifically Preto or black: People declaring themselves Preto in Bahia
Specifically Preto or black: People declaring themselves Preto in Bahia Question of Identity: Self-declared pretos, or blacks, outnumber whites in Bahia For experts, an increase […]
Turma da Mônica turns Milena into Ariel after Disney announcement
Note from BW of Brazil: The Turma da Mônica (Monica’s Gang in its English edition) cartoon has been a Brazilian favorite for 60 years and […]
Public Demands Black Cascão in Turma da Mônica Film
Public demands black Cascão in Turma da Mônica film and author makes decision Note from BW of Brazil: So, the Turma da Mônica (Monica’s Gang) […]
Carlos Marighella Once again shows Brazil’s problem with skin color
Carlos Marighella Once again shows Brazil’s problem with skin color Note: I have to admit, I LOVE a good debate! And this latest one coming […]
In Brazil is being black a choice? Two women illustrate the Situation
In Brazil is being black a choice? Two women illustrate the Situation Note from BW of Brazil: This type of article really gets to the […]
Students disapproved by a university quota commission protest; according to commission of racial self-declaration, students weren’t black or brown enough
Note from BW of Brazil: This whole thing is beyond intriguing. For years, Brazil’s system of quotas has provoked all sorts of controversial reactions and […]
TV host/model Isabella Fiorentino gets a slight tan, defines herself as black; black followers check her, but she doesn’t understand why they get so aggressive
TV host/model Isabella Fiorentino gets a slight tan, defines herself as black; black followers check her, but she doesn’t understand why they are so aggressive […]
