Breaking the silence: Gymnast who was victim of teammate’s racist joke was under gag order not to speak about incident
Note from BW of Brazil: So now the truth comes out! When we broke this story a few months back, we wondered as to why […]
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Athletes who made racist joke against black gymnast and teammate are suspended by Brazilian Gymnastics Federation
Note from BW of Brazil: Alright, so the politically correct action has been done. Following up on a story presented here a little less than […]
‘We love you’: After making racist joke about their black teammate, men’s national gymnastics team record video apology – situation provokes calls for punishment
Note from BW of Brazil: So typical, so Brazilian! This story is the perfect example of how racism works in Brazil and how the society […]
In US, TV host fired for racist comment; for Brazilian host known for racist jokes, it’s business as usual!
Note from BW of Brazil: Yet another great example of how two countries deal with racism. Recently, a popular host on a US-based Hispanic audience […]
Popular white comedian offers black man bananas to forget about his racist jokes: Racism ingrained in Brazilian society
Note from BW of Brazil: Although this blog has only existed for almost 25 months, one of its goals has been to expose the deeply […]
In São Paulo, protestors set statue of notorious explorer ablaze; Manuel de Borba Gato was known for the hunting, genocide and rape of blacks and Indians
In São Paulo, protestors set statue of notorious explorer ablaze; Manuel de Borba Gato was known for the hunting, genocide and rape of blacks and […]
For black people, “clothes can be armor against racism”, says Hanayrá Negreiros, the new assistant curator of fashion at MASP, one of Brazil’s top museums
Note from BBT: It often amazes me the indelible imprint that such a horrific institution as slavery can leave on an entire nation. I know […]
O amor preto cura? (Does black love heal?): Black couples discuss the question and what it means in an anti-black society
Note from BBT: It’s a question that more and more black Brazilians are asking themselves. O amor preto cura?, meaning, does black love heal? It’s […]
“I’m not racist; my father has hair like yours!”: When is a comment racist? Sometimes, it depends on intent as black hair takes center stage on reality show
Note from BBT: I swear, if you wanna learn about Brazil, in many ways, all you gotta do is watch or follow the news from […]
On April 7th, one of Brazil’s most beloved humorists, Mussum, would have turned 80; musician’s life and career symbolize changing attitudes on race in Brazil
Note from BBT: I can’t say for sure when I became aware of the late, great Mussum as a comic figure. I was familiar with […]
“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 […]
Racist and neo-Nazis death threats to black and trans councilwomen and mayor alarm and expose advance of extremism in Brazil
Note from BBT: With all eyes focused on the actions of white nationalists in the US and the clear understanding on how people are and […]
“Boss suggested I straighten my hair”: Receptionist wins suit after being fired because her hair didn’t meet “the prerequisites”
Note from BBT: When I first started this blog, formerly known as Black Women of Brazil, back in November of 2011, it took several months […]
The myth continues: For Brazil’s President and Vice President, racism ‘doesn’t exist in Brazil’
Note from BBT: When I first became fascinated with the topic of race and black Brazilians two decades ago, I was amazed at how bold […]
