More than half of Brazilian women consider themselves feminists, reveals survey
Note from BBT: Today’s topic has been one that has intrigued me for a number years. In fact, when I first started posting material on this […]
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Black men and black women are loving each other: How Afrocentric relationships reverberate with processes of self-affirmation of black cultural identity
Note from BBT: When we speak of the question of black unity and why it is necessary, it appears to be a topic that’s pretty simple. […]
Reality show participant says his caveman wig is equal to a black man’s afro leading to debate on jokes and racism
Note from BBT: As you who follow this blog know, I’ve been following the goings on the Globo TV reality show Big Brother Brasil for […]
“Boss suggested I straighten my hair”: Receptionist wins suit after being fired because her hair didn’t meet “the prerequisites”
Note from BBT: When I first started this blog, formerly known as Black Women of Brazil, back in November of 2011, it took several months […]
Video by Brazilian woman Kamilla Albino showing the diversity of black hair goes viral after being shared by Viola Davis
Note from BBT: Every now and then you gotta just enjoy something fun and simple. This blog often discusses the harsh realities of a racist […]
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 […]
Military Police Caught Black youth because he Wore an Afro
Military Police Caught Black youth because he Wore an Afro “To me you’re a thief, with this disgraceful hair!”: Military Police Caught Black youth because […]
Why did a Church pastor in Bahia refuse to baptize a young black women?
Why did a church pastor in Bahia refuse to baptize a young black woman? Note from BW of Brazil: A few months back I remember […]
(Only) slavery (doesn’t) explain the current situation of black Brazilians
Note from BW of Brazil: You would think that the title of today’s article would be totally obvious to anyone who reads it, but it […]
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 […]
“Go back to the slave quarters, monkey, and straighten that hair!” – Black woman punched and dragged by her hair in a pub; aggressor pays fine and walks
Note from BW of Brazil: I ask the question again: With aggressive, blatantly racist assaults happening in Brazil for so long, how is it […]
Meet 12 YouTubers who are empowering black Brazilian women on the internet
Note from BW of Brazil: You gotta admit it. YouTube has opened up a flood of opportunities for common, everyday people that simply weren’t possible […]
Culture resists: Still vastly under-represented in film and television, Afro-Brazilians are making their presence felt in theater, music, literature and art
Note from BW of Brazil: I have never tried to avoid the facts. Afro-Brazilians continue to be vastly under-represented in the Brazilian film and television […]
Beyond the aesthetic question, kinky/curly hair is a symbol of resistance against racism: after straightening for years, woman feels empowered with natural hair
Note from BW of Brazil: The discovery of the beauty in kinky/curly hair is a process that tens of thousands of Afro-Brazilian women are experiencing […]
