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Interracial Relationships and Conflicting views Note from BW of Brazil When I first took a look at the video that is the topic of today’s […]
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Coming to terms with female palmitagem (preference for whiteness): “Deeply hurt and exploited, I no longer want to be used as a sex hole for white boys”
Note from BW of Brazil: I’ve been wanting to post this piece as soon as I read it. It is a very important piece in […]
What kind of tribute is this?!? Rio’s Salgueiro samba school generates controversy paying “homage” to black women with its members wearing blackface
Note from BW of Brazil: Ya know, this is actually beginning to be a worn out topic. Many people, including myself, have weighed in numerous […]
Brazilian living in Canada calls acting couple’s black daughter a “monkey” with horrible hair; says she has also been a victim of racism
Note from BW of Brazil: When I first came across this story I thought it was just another case of a white Brazilian expressing yet […]
In racist rant caught on audio, woman expresses disgust that a black woman is her daughter’s teacher
Note from BW of Brazil: Hmmm, so how should I interpret this in the context of the idea that “we are all equal”, as so […]
“Even my money is worth less than a white person’s”: Nurse leads protest against cosmetics giant after being discriminated against in a store
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 […]
Black Consciousness presupposes self-love; self-love presupposes reflecting on being passed over in relationships
Note from BW of Brazil: Well I must say that it is now getting interesting! What I’m speaking on is an increasing number of Afro-Brazilians, […]
Popular variety show guest Luane Dias target of racist comments; second time in less than a week that pejorative comments come from another black person
Note from BW of Brazil: When I first set out to create a blog about black Brazilian women for the English-speaking world, I also knew […]
Throwback to slavery era? In the city of Vassouras, descendant of plantation owner dresses as ‘mistress’ and employees as slaves to greet & serve tourists
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 […]
When discussing racism, why does the media never question the racist? Globo TV exploits the emotional vulnerability of black children to ‘combat’ racism
Note from BW of Brazil: Infuriated. That’s the word that about captured my mood as I watched a segment on Globo TV’s annual “Criança Esperança” […]
Sabrina Paiva is elected Miss São Paulo 2016! Will represent the state in the Miss Brasil competition
Note from BW of Brazil: Stop the press! Last night I was actually preparing new material for today’s post when I received a message from […]
In Brazil, white women can even claim one of the few titles the society reserves for black women: Blond actress named ‘top mulata’ in contest
Note from BW of Brazil: You know, if you really think about, you can actually predict the next academic discourse that will be taught on […]
“Do you think I didn’t want to be white?” – The importance of the continuation of the discussion of black self-worth
Note from BW of Brazil: But we’re all equal, right? Today’s piece is the result of a routine experience on a bus. But the simple […]
Whitewashing history: Play in Rio de Janeiro inspired by Afro-Brazilian historical figures but portrayed by white actors!
Note from BW of Brazil: Incredible! These people NEVER give up! The latest controversy coming out of Brazil involving black (mis)representation and history is neither […]
