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Guinea pigs? Popular TV host Xuxa suggests prisoners be used to test vaccines instead of animals; Brazil’s prison population is nearly 2/3 black and brown

April 1, 2021 Marques Travae 2

Note from BBT: Have any of you ever noted how quickly people are to apologize for things they say when it provokes public outrage? I mean, […]

812,000 prisoners: blacks and peripheral residents are most affected

July 28, 2019 Marques Travae 1

812,000 prisoners: blacks and peripheral residents are most affected Note from BW of Brazil: Question: What do you envision for the future of a country […]

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Number of women prisoners in Brazil grows 700% in 16 years; main reason for incarceration is drug trafficking

September 2, 2017 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: Well this is actually not surprising. A shame, but not surprising. As the “powers that shouldn’t be” continue to construct […]

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Prison riot in the Amazon brings to the forefront issues of overcrowding & the rise in incarceration rates; Brazil has 4th highest prison population in the world

January 7, 2017 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: By now the news of a violent uprising inside of a prison complex in Manaus, in the state of Amazonas has […]

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In the state of Acre, 100% of female prisoners are black women

January 3, 2016 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: The state of Acre is one of the smallest of Brazil’s 26 states. Located in the southwest region of the […]

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Three decapitated in northeastern prison; 62 prison deaths in same complex evidence of state of emergency!

January 10, 2014 Marques Travae 3

Note from BW of Brazil: A few of the images in this post are gruesome and may not be fit for some readers. But the emergency […]

The Technological advances criminalize by race In Brazil | Black Racism

The Technological advances criminalize by race In Brazil | Black Racism

January 2, 2020 Marques Travae 0

The Technological advances criminalize by race In Brazil | Black Racism Note from BW of Brazil: Let’s face it, we all love technological advances and are […]

Historic Game in Rio: 2 Black Coaches Face each in a Division Match

Historic Game in Rio: 2 Black Coaches Face each in a Division Match

October 14, 2019 Marques Travae 1

Historic Game in Rio: 2 Black Coaches Face each in a Division Match Bahia coach gives class on structural racism to sports journalism  When analyzing […]

The Film Marighella and the Necessary Black Revolution in Brazil

September 1, 2019 Marques Travae 0

The Film Marighella and the Necessary Black Revolution in Brazil Note from BW of Brazil: When you get into the study of Brazil, eventually, you will […]

Carlos Marighella Once again shows Brazil’s problem with skin color

July 1, 2019 Marques Travae 0

Carlos Marighella Once again shows Brazil’s problem with skin color Note: I have to admit, I LOVE a good debate! And this latest one coming […]

Defense of Regime Change in Venezuela and visits to US and Israel

April 9, 2019 Marques Travae 0

Are Bolsonaro’s signing of anti-crime bill, defense of regime change in Venezuela and visits to US and Israel signs of things to come in Brazil? […]

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Do voices have color? Controversy arises after activists discover that vast majority of voice overdub actors of ‘Black Panther’ film are white

March 1, 2018 Marques Travae 3

Note from BW of Brazil: It’s amazing how many intriguing developments and details are coming out, all connected to the release of the blockbuster film […]

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On the 52nd anniversary of his death, rappers discuss the importance of Malcolm X to Brazilian Hip Hop

March 3, 2017 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: Last week, on February 21st, millions around the world commemorated the 52nd anniversary of the legendary human/civil rights activist Malcolm […]

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As an impeachment process clouds the future of Brazil’s president, how should blacks position themselves on the political crisis?

April 21, 2016 Marques Travae 4

Note from BW of Brazil: Media outlets throughout the world from Spain to Mexico, China to the United States have covered the ongoing circus that […]

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  • “Foreigners think that Brazil is black and mulata; but there are blonds too!” Comments of popular TV host from the 90s show concern with country’s image

    Note from BBT: Several days ago, Brazil’s online black community expressed its discomfort, rejection and repudiation of the thoughts of one of the country’s richest […]

  • “Will the baby be born light?”: Like Meghan Markle, black Brazilian mothers have heard this question

    Note from BBT: When I read the comments made by Meghan Markle a few days ago in an interview with Oprah Winfrey, all I could […]

  • Black representativeness in the field of health: Once a rarity to see a black doctor, these professionals are making history in their fields

    Black consciousness: black representativeness in health By Thays Moura and Black Brazil Today In Brazil, November 20th is a very important date as is the […]

  • After experiencing traumas in sessions with white therapists, more black Brazilians seek psychologists of the same color

    Note from BBT: This is a topic I can relate to very well, even never having brought up the topic of race with a white […]

  • “White girls never look at me!” How one participant’s desire to swirl on popular reality show raises questions about the self-esteem of black men

    “White girls never look at me!” Recent incident on Big Brother Brasil reality show raises questions about the self-esteem of black men By Marques Travae […]

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On April 7th, one of Brazil’s most beloved humorists, Mussum, would have turned 80; musician’s life and career symbolize changing attitudes on race in Brazil

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In a period of two weeks, three well-known Afro-Brazilian entertainers die from Covid-19; country continues to set record numbers with deadly second wave

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Guinea pigs? Popular TV host Xuxa suggests prisoners be used to test vaccines instead of animals; Brazil’s prison population is nearly 2/3 black and brown

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‘Executive Order’ is being hyped as best Brazilian film since City of God; plot surrounds Brazilian government attempting to deport blacks back to Africa

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March 22: The birthday of Jorge Ben, the guitarist who revolutionized Brazilian music mixing Samba, Bossa Nova and Soul with lyrics that celebrated blackness

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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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