Brazilian art still doesn’t know how to deal with black people, says writer Ana Maria Gonçalves
Note from BW of Brazil: You know, sometimes when you analyze a situation long enough and catch the vibe of what the people are feeling, you […]
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Brazil loves immigrants, but only if they’re the right color
Note from BBT: So, today’s topic is one that I’ve been wanting cover for years, but just never got around to it. I mean, threre’s […]
Model films moment in which she was sexually harassed by hotel guest
Note from BBT: So, I came across this story a few days ago and felt that I needed to cover it, for several reasons. One, […]
August 12: The birthdate of one of Brazil’s greatest singers, Clara Nunes; the artist would have turned 78
August 12: The birthdate of one of Brazil’s greatest singers, Clara Nunes; the artist would have turned 78 Note from Black Brazil Today: In numerous past […]
“Kinky/curly hair must be exalted”: black Brazilian women discuss their struggles in a society that rejects natural black hair
Note from BBT: It’s been a while since I posted something that was directly tied to the politics of hair. For many years, the question […]
‘Executive Order’ is being hyped as best Brazilian film since City of God; plot surrounds Brazilian government attempting to deport blacks back to Africa
Note from BBT: Having followed for the long, difficult journey of Afro-Brazilian filmmakers for two decades, I feel a certain pride in seeing the progress […]
Anti-black blacks: Controversial black president of foundation removes 27 names of important Afro-Brazilians from list of honorees
Note from BBT: Every now and then I wonder what goes on in the lives of some black people that make then come across as […]
Two black girls, 4 and 7, killed by gunfire in Rio; Military Police claim no responsibility, residents say otherwise
Note from BBT: Yet another tragedy in Rio. It is apparent from the data that even being a child doesn’t protect anyone from being shot […]
Justice for Miguel: Celebrities demand Justice for Death of Child
Justice for Miguel: Celebrities demand Justice for Death of Child Note from BW of Brazil: In the midst of a pandemic that has is some […]
Funk feud Re Match: Ludmilla Again Insulted With Racist Taunts
Funk feud Re Match: Ludmilla Again Insulted With Racist Taunts Funk feud, Re match: Tensions escalate as singers Ludmilla and Anitta continue their beef; Ludmilla […]
Jaqueline Goes de Jesus coordinated a team of Brazilian scientists
Jaqueline Goes de Jesus coordinated a team of Brazilian scientists who sequenced the genome of the coronavirus in 48 hours; process usually takes 2 weeks […]
The protagonist of a Globo TV Christmas special Will be a Black Family
For the first time, a black family will be the protagonist of a Globo TV Christmas special: ‘Juntos a Magia Acontece’ (together magic happens) airs […]
Segunda PRETA: Dedicated to giving visibility to black in Belo Horizonte
Segunda PRETA: Dedicated to giving visibility to black in Belo Horizonte Dedicated to giving visibility to black actors and actress in Belo Horizonte, segundaPRETA, meaning […]
“Black? Who me?! It took me over 30 years to learn to be black”: A journalist explains the process that led her to becoming a black woman
Note from BW of Brazil: Brazil has a very sophisticated form of racism. In it, you will find both the subtle and difficult to detect forms […]
