Brazil: Bias in medical treatment of blacks; Of deaths related to childbirth, 80% are black
“Health of the Black Population: A Question of Fairness” Of deaths related to childbirth, 80% are black Emilio Sant’Anna According to the Ministry […]
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Brazil: Bias in medical treatment of blacks; Of deaths related to childbirth, 80% are black
“Health of the Black Population: A Question of Fairness” Ofdeaths related to childbirth, 80% are black Emilio Sant’Anna According to theMinistry of Health, […]
Brazil becomes the first country to pay compensation as a result of a maternal death; lawsuit highlights discriminatory practices against black women in health care system
Note from BW of Brazil: Health, discriminatory practices and unequal access to health care are very important topics that have been featured in […]
Nana Maternidade Preta: With photos and articles, collective blog “of black mothers for black mothers” details the experience of black motherhood
Note from BW of Brazil: It is an indisputable fact that black women have been giving birth to children in Brazil for hundreds of years. […]
March 8th – black women and pension reform: With drastic proposed changes to retirement, International Women’s Day takes on a new meaning
Note from BW of Brazil: Today, March 8th, we pause in recognition of International Women’s Day. The struggle of black women of Brazil against racism, […]
“It’s no use equating the experience of being a black woman in Brazil and being white”: From genocide, to feminism & racism, filmmaker Viviane Ferreira discusses the black Brazilian experience
Note from BW of Brazil: For five years now, this blog has presented material that breaks down the differences between being white in Brazil and […]
In the last 10 years, while the homicide rate of white women fell by 9.8% percent, for black women it rose 54%!!
Note from BW of Brazil: The material we present today should be understood in the following way: Numbers don’t lie! Clearly we love to present […]
Racism begins at pregnancy: A series of reports addresses the reality of pregnant black women, the main victims of obstetric violence
Note from BW of Brazil: In Brazil, there are certain realities that must be dealt with regardless of how uncomfortable the facts make people feel. […]
Why do blacks have less access to health care than whites in Brazil?
Note from BW of Brazil: It’s no secret. The tentacles of racism reach so many areas of society that one would be completely out of […]
The imprisoned woman in Brazil is young, black and with low education; in one state prison, privatization coincides with prisoner increase of 624%!
Note from BW of Brazil: Brazil is quickly increasing its stake in a “prison planet”. This is one conclusion that one could come if we […]
“How are we, Black Women, on International Women’s Day?” – Black Brazilian Women continue preparation of 2015 Black Women’s March!
Note from BW of Brazil: Today’s date, March 8th, always serves as a day of reflection. For on this day, around the world, millions of women […]
Health and the black woman: “Invisibility sickens and kills!”
Note from BW of Brazil: The health of black population is a theme that has been at the forefront of many demands of Afro-Brazilian organizations for […]
“Don’t remain silent – Racism is bad for your health!”: Ministry of Health launches campaign against racism in public hospitals
Note from BW of Brazil: Racism and racial inequalities exist throughout Brazilian society, so why would the medical industry be any different? Last spring, Brazil became […]
Health, education, employment and self-esteem: On the situation of black women in Brazil
Note from BW of Brazil: Many of the issues featured in today’s post have been topics discussed on this blog for nearly three years now, […]
