“Afro-Brazilian Bride” project present contemporary wedding dresses with a representation of African ancestry
Note from BW of Brazil: The world of fashion is a regular feature here on the blog and while black Brazilian women continue to be […]
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Is There a Reason for Black People to Celebrate The Royal Wedding?
Is There a Reason for Black People to Celebrate The Royal Wedding? Note from BW of Brazil: So, one of the big news items of […]
“The black consumer wants something with which to identify herself” – An African-styled wedding? Sisters of Matamba Institute offer services with Afro theme
Note from BW of Brazil: We’ve been seeing some very exciting developments in recent years focused on black identity, African ancestry and concepts of community. […]
Microempreendedoras Negras Unidas (United Black Women Micro-entrepreneurs): In southern Brazil, two black women are bringing the afro aesthetic to weddings
Note from BW of Brazil: Once again, another story about Afro-Brazilian women doing for self! The last decade has seen a true explosion in black […]
Fashion student develops photographic project Noivas Negras (Black Brides) to provide references for black women on their special day
Note from BW of Brazil: Yes, black brides DO exist! Although one would never know it judging from the media and indeed the difficulty that […]
Black Women at the Altar (Negras no Altar) blog offers wedding tips because “black women also get married”
Note from BW of Brazil: The purpose of the BW of Brazil blog is to bring much needed visibility to women of visible African ancestry […]
Bridal magazine disregards black brides (and sees nothing wrong with it)
Note from BW of Brazil: Below is a critique of a Brazilian women’s magazine for women who plan to get married and want just the […]
Singer Offered a gig but only if She Straightened her hair | Black Brazil
Singer Offered a gig but only if She Straightened her hair Note from BW of Brazil: What is Brazil without its anti-black, racist sentiments? I […]
Palmitagem (swirling) is A Very Big Relationship of Self Hate
Palmitagem (swirling) is A Very Big Relationship of Self Hate Note from BW of Brazil: It’s been a while since I had read anything over […]
The black woman and love: How Ethnicity impacts their relationships
The black woman and love: How Ethnicity impacts their relationships Note from BW of Brazil: I’m sure that regular readers of this blog know by […]
Racism in Makeup Market: Black Professionals Report Cases of Racism
Racism in Makeup Market: Black Professionals Report Cases of Racism Note from BW of Brazil: I would never claim to be an expert on the […]
Natural black hair and the politics of resistance: In a Eurocentric Brazil that rejects African features, wearing natural hair is more than just an aesthetic statement
Note from BW of Brazil: Hearing the word Brazil outside the country conjures various images for foreigners. For people who have never been here, what […]
“But if I were Snow White would you marry me?” – The construction of the affectivity of a black woman deconstructing fairy tales
Note from BW of Brazil: The solitude of the black Brazilian woman is a topic that has been approached in numerous previous posts on this […]
“Don’t straighten my hair mom!”: Project shows that curly/kinky hair is beautiful and gives children self-esteem
Note from BW of Brazil: In today’s feature, we bring you a report that both shows three things: the racism in Brazilian society that also […]
