12 facts from 2018 that prove that Brazil is still a racist country
Note from BW of Brazil: 2019 is not yet even one month old yet. But as I’ve been documenting racial issues in Brazil for a little […]
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What do Brazil’s ultra white magazine stands tell us about race? Will the real racist country please stand up?
BW of Brazil: We’ve heard the same tired arguments for decades. “Brazilians aren’t racists.” “Racist countries are the United States and South Africa.” “Brazil isn’t […]
“Being a woman and black is beautiful. And I am”: documentary ‘Negra Sou’ (a black woman I am) deals with the development of black identity in a racist country
Note from BW of Brazil: The development of black identity is a topic that we can never focus too much on. The numerous posts featured on […]
“How do you feel being a black woman in a patriarchal and racist country?” – ‘Black Soul’ exhibition in Rio de Janeiro reflects on empowerment of the black woman
Note from BW of Brazil: Women telling their stories, revealing experiences and revealing with their words what it means to be a black woman in […]
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 […]
The loneliness of black men who, alone, meet death
Note from BBT: When I came across this piece by the photographer and social influencer Roger Cipó, from the title alone, I knew needed to […]
In Rio’s ‘blackest neighborhood’, the Jacarezinho favela slum, police operation leads to 29 deaths, the city’s most lethal massacre
Note from BBT: I mentioned this in a previous post. It’s been a difficult week for Brazil, both in general, but particularly if you follow […]
“My mother is white, my daughter is white, I can’t support black unity”: Mixed race rapper’s comments evidence a dilemma in Brazil’s black struggle
“My mother is white, my daughter is white, I can’t support black unity”: Mixed race rappers comments evidence a dilemna in Brazil’s black struggle By […]
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 […]
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 […]
Black people Reproduce Racism – Hairdresser apologizes for comments
Black people Reproduce Racism – Hairdresser apologizes for comments Note from BW of Brazil: Often times, we as black people are often quick to point […]
Judge condemn foreman to pay $12,000 reais for racist act
Judge condemn foreman to pay $12,000 reais for racist act Note from BW of Brazil: Another day, and another example of why Brazil isn’t a […]
“Black Flight” Group wants to give black flight Crews Visibility
Note from BW of Brazil: Since September of 2000, I’ve frequently flown to the northeast and southeast of Brazil. In all of those trips, I can’t […]
‘Boost with Facebook’ event held in various cities across Brazil seeks to strengthen the businesses of black Brazilian entrepreneurs
Note from BBT: There is a change underway in Brazil in terms of the black population. As someone who has followed the situation for two […]
