Barriers of Discrimination Prevent black ascension in the job market
Barriers of Discrimination Prevent black ascension in the job market Note from BW of Brazil: In general, when people speak of the issue of discrimination […]
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Moving on up! Despite a sharp economic downturn in recent years, nearly half a million blacks have entered Brazil’s upper and upper middle class
Even in an economic downturn, upper and upper middle class gains 464 thousand blacks Study shows that the combination of pretos (black) and pardos (browns) […]
State of black Brazil? Black award ceremony honors mayor, wealthy descendant of slave owners, who has 72% disapproval rating in black community
Note from BW of Brazil: Let me ask you something. When was the last time you had one of those WTF moments? You what I’m […]
When black elites sell out black activism: Female college professor fired over her protest of controversial TV series
Note from BW of Brazil: The controversial television series Sexo e as negas comes to a close as its final episode airs tomorrow night. The […]
While still a miniscule figure, black executives of Brazil’s top 500 companies jumped from 1.8% to 5.3% in the last decade; access to education still key to diversity
Note from BW of Brazil: The past decade has brought about many changes in terms of access of black Brazilians to middle-class status. As education […]
2013 Troféu Raça Negra awards an international event as it honors achievements of Africans, Brazilians and Americans in the struggle for racial equality
Note from BW of Brazil: The 2013 Troféu Raça Negra (Black Race Trophy), which took place last Sunday (November 17th) was a truly international event […]
Jesse Jackson meets with former president Lula, highlights the plight of black Brazilians and envisions Afro-Brazilian president
Note from BW of Brazil: Anticipation ran high with the arrival of long-time Civil/Human Rights activist Jesse Jackson to Brazil to participate in another of […]
Economic Affairs Committee rejects Senate bill of reparations for slavery; estimation of payments valued at US$8 quadrillion
Note from BW of Brazil: The topic of reparations for the horrors, violations and damages due to the inhumane practice of slavery has been a […]
After historic demonstrations, Brazil’s president meets with 19 black organizations to discuss policies to advance racial equality
Note from BW of Brazil: After the massive protests that took Brazil’s leaders by surprise in June, and a subsequent drop in approval ratings, President […]
In operation since 2004 and with an 87% black student body, Brazil’s only black college begins to expand
By Carolina Giovanelli A feeling of uneasiness used to come upon José Vicente, 56, of São Paulo, when visited theaters and restaurants in the city. “I’m used […]
In its 10th edition, the Troféu Raça Negra, Brazil’s Essence Awards, honors Bernice King, daughter of MLK and Afro-Brazilians who shined in 2012
Troféu Raça Negra 2012 winners Cacau Protásio, Jean Paulo Campos, Renato Sorriso, Carlinhos Brown, Glória Maria and Bernice King MLK Tribute at 2012 Troféu Raça Negra On […]
Brazil’s first and only black university graduates its first class of Law students
Marilene de Mello is part of the first class of law graduates at Unipalmares The student Marilene de Mello was chosen to take the vow […]
