Afro Fashion Day: The 6th edition of the “Blackest Runway in Brazil” shines spotlight on black models and black designers
Note from BBT: All I can say is that I wish I could have been there. Well, maybe not this year as this whole Covid-19 […]
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Contest for black models held in Salvador on June 15th
Contest for black models held in Salvador on June 15th Note from BW of Brazil: Although I am well aware that many people see these types […]
Black models at modeling contest in nation’s capital are compared to slaves on social network; case being investigated as case of racism
Black models at modeling contest in nation’s capital are compared to slaves on social network; case being investigated as case of racism By Marques Travae […]
Three steps to sincere diversity in advertising: Recent commercials featuring black models/actors show how diversity in advertising is possible
Note from BW of Brazil: The struggle for black representation in all areas of Brazilian society is an ongoing battle. And even with progress advancing […]
Representin’! In historic fashion parade, rapper Emicida releases his clothing line at São Paulo Fashion Week with cast featuring 90% black models
Note from BW of Brazil: Well I must say this is eye-opening! I had have a few friends that attended this year’s SPFW and while […]
“I don’t like this race, period. Black and poor only gives displeasure”: After pageant, black models victims of racist comments on social network
Note from BW of Brazil: As we’ve seen in numerous previous posts, the internet and particularly social networks are havens for people to vent their […]
Designer brand Farm features black models in new collection ‘Black Retrô’; but why must black models only be featured in ‘special’ or ‘ethnic’ presentations? Is this supposed to be diversity?
Note from BW of Brazil: The clothing designer Farm recently made headlines when featured a group of models to show off their new ‘Black Retrô’ […]
Annual fashion shows in Rio and São Paulo feature natural black hair, men in skirts and protest against low percentage of black models
Note from BW of Brazil: Wow, is it really that time again? Yes indeed, Brazil’s most famous events dedicated to the latest designer fashions took […]
After accusation of racism, Fashion Rio will request more black models on the catwalk
Note from BW of Brazil: The fight to continue to the “blackout” of Brazil’s major fashion shows continues. While Brazilian elites continuously proclaim pride in […]
Model Laís Ribeiro says companies outside of Brazil “are afraid to put a black woman on the cover” but says nothing about exclusion of black models in Brazil
Note from BW of Brazil: Model Laís Ribeiro has made quite name for herself on the international modeling circuit. Like another highly recognized black model from […]
Bare-breasted black models protest to publicize the lack of black models in Fashion Rio event
Protesters march at Fashion Rio event In a gesture that is becoming as regular as the main event itself, black models organized a protest […]
Black models stage a runway protest in Brasília
16 black models staged a runway protest at a popular bus station in the Plan Piloto area of the city to protest against racial inequality. They accuse […]
Overcoming the odds, poverty and racism, Emanuela de Paula becomes one of the top black models in the world.
The model Emanuela de Paula, that earned US$2.5 million in 2009, left behind the days when she didn’t have enough money for bus tickets. But […]
Overcoming the odds, poverty and racism, Emanuela de Paula becomes one of the top black models in the world.
The model Emanuela de Paula, that earned US$2.5 million in 2009, left behind the days when she didn’t have enough money for bus tickets. But […]
