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At it again! White makeup artist encourages other women to put on blackface and “all be Nega Maluca”, the ‘crazy black woman’, in Carnival 2019

February 5, 2019 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: Well, as we can see, they’re at it again. I have to wonder sometimes if this fetish of dressing up or […]

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What kind of tribute is this?!? Rio’s Salgueiro samba school generates controversy paying “homage” to black women with its members wearing blackface

February 14, 2018 Marques Travae 6

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 […]

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When is blackface not actually blackface? Journalist defends her photo exhibit that digitally blackened the faces of numerous prominent white people

January 2, 2018 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: HAPPY NEW YEAR to all of Black Women of Brazil’s readers and welcome to 2018! For my first post of […]

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Journalist digitally darkens skin color of important white Brazilians and foreignors for exhibit and is accused of using blackface

December 31, 2017 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: I’ve been wanting to cover this story since I first learned about it over a month ago. Today, I won’t […]

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Is Brazil the new blackface capital? White actor draws criticism after donning black makeup and “paying homage” to Godfather of Soul, James Brown

July 6, 2017 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: I’ve said for some time now that I’m not really a believer in coincidences. Things happen when they happen because […]

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“I love being black!” – Popular white singer Daniela Mercury heavily criticized for honoring legendary Afro-Brazilian singer in blackface and afro wig

March 10, 2017 Marques Travae 2

Note from BW of Brazil: Does anyone dare call it a conspiracy? In the past three years or so there has been an enormous increase […]

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Big d*cks & blackface: Costumes used by white men displaying huge fake black penises take 1st prize in Carnaval contest – latest in subjugation of blacks

February 28, 2017 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: Ya know, some of the worst forms of racist sentiments often come disguised as “a joke”. It is one of […]

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Theater piece ‘Trem de Minas’ generates controversy with usage of ‘blackface’; black activists protest, issue manifesto: theater discontinues usage of makeup

January 24, 2017 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: Ya know, this is getting to be very predictable. A white person or group of white people don blackface, black […]

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In 2016? Really? Popular Globo TV morning program features guest wearing ‘blackface’ dressed as ‘nega maluca’ and is accused of racism

December 21, 2016 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: Let’s just be real about this. For me, this is not a case of not being aware of the offensive […]

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White teacher in nation’s capital wears blackface to popular festa – Once again the Brazilian school plays a leading role in racism

July 3, 2016 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: In some ways, there’s really no necessity on even commenting on today’s post as we’ve covered it so thoroughly almost […]

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Actor Paulo Gustavo apologizes after strong criticisms for using blackface to portray a black woman in a comedy skit

June 21, 2016 Marques Travae 3

Note from BW of Brazil: Well, here we go again! The topic of blackface is one that has been frequently discussed on this blog since […]

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For a Carnaval without blackface or cultural appropriation: Blackness is not a prop

February 27, 2016 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: As the month of February comes to a close, the yearly revelry that is Brazil’s highly celebrated Carnaval season (that […]

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‘But my father’s black!’: After making a video wearing blackface, blond You Tuber tries to justify herself and makes the situation worse

February 5, 2016 Marques Travae 4

Note from BW of Brazil: Ah, Brazil Brazil! At it again huh? Yet another Brazilian adds to the recent obsession of wearing blackface to make […]

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White actor grunts, makes monkey gestures and wears blackface in “imitation” of Africans: Latest TV disgrace has even Senegal calling Brazil “extremely racist”

August 12, 2015 Marques Travae 5

Note from BW of Brazil: Brazil, Brazil, Brazil…So Brazilians really think this is funny? Beyond our previous post on the topic of the popularity of […]

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  • “I’m 32 years old, but I’ve only been black for five”: Through her children and understanding of own features, consultant transitions into blackness

    Note from BBT: I like to post stories like the one below from time to time to remind readers of what racial identity is like […]

  • “She’s so white, she doesn’t seem to be your daughter. How lucky she is!”: Journalist reveals episodes of racism experienced by black mothers and children

    Note from BBT: When I first read today’s story, I knew I had to not only share it, but I also had to comment because […]

  • ‘Sem Asas’ (no wings), film about police murder of black boys, wins ‘Brazilian Oscar’ for best short fiction

    Note from BBT: It’s a topic that needs to be discussed. I knew there was a serious problem when I started reading reports on the […]

  • Yes, black women too are down with the swirl! Black lesbians reveal frustrations of being passed over for white women

    Note from BBT: I came across today’s post courtesy of the Pais Pretos (Black Parents) Instagram page I just had to share. “Why?”, you might […]

  • Exploring the black woman’s search for forms of affection, black love is the theme of singer Larissa Luz’s new videoclip

    Note from BBT: I don’t think it would be an overstatement to say that it is or will be the new battlefield in the rise […]

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‘Sem Asas’ (no wings), film about police murder of black boys, wins ‘Brazilian Oscar’ for best short fiction

January 15, 2021 0

Why did Snoop Dogg exclude the black singer from an Instagram post celebrating the success of a song with two popular Brazilian artists…Not once, but TWICE?

January 11, 2021 0

‘One goes up and pulls up the other’: What you need to understand about black victories on reality shows in 2020

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The Voice Kids Brasil Wins By a Teen & Earns nickname: Whitney’s son

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Sisters Speak: Dialogues between Black Women in Brazil & the US

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  • 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 […]

  • Ten Black Brazilians included on 2020 MIPAD | Black Brazil Today

    Ten Black Brazilians included on 2020 MIPAD | Black Brazil Today

    Note from BBT: Black Brazilians have been regularly featured on the Most Influential People of African Descent list for the past few years and 2020 […]

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    Bombril scouring pad “Krespinha” Stereotypes Associate Product

    Bombril scouring pad “Krespinha” Stereotypes Associate Product Note from BW of Brazil: So, here we go again. I’ve said it before, sometimes I really do […]

  • Brazilian Governmental Campaign for Economic Recovery

    Brazilian Governmental Campaign for Economic Recovery

    Brazilian Governmental Campaign for Economic Recovery Note from BW of Brazil: OK, I know this story actually made headlines two weeks ago, but as a […]

  • Brazils advertising industry Continues to Value Whiteness

    Brazil’s advertising industry Continues to Value Whiteness

    Brazil’s advertising industry Continues to Value Whiteness Note from BW of Brazil: Last month, on December 24th, made 20 years since I developed an interest […]

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