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“Stop seeing your blackness as something negative”: Encrespa seminar in Piauí teaches empowerment through appreciation of black aesthetic

March 11, 2017 Marques Travae 2

Note from BW of Brazil: Needless to say, this is impressive to see. This blog has been covering the Encrespa movement for some time and […]

Identity, exposure and representation: Encrespa Geral expo in Belo Horizonte demonstrates why we need events specifically for black audiences

October 25, 2016 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: The title of the article pretty much says it all! As Afro-Brazilians are so under-represented in the mainstream, alternative methods […]

The appreciation of black identity – Encrespa Geral expo appreciates beauty through natural hair

November 15, 2014 Marques Travae 2

Note from BW of Brazil: November is the National Month of Black Consciousness celebrated throughout Brazil in about 350 cities with the principal day of […]

Clube da Preta brings together Afro-fashion and beauty entrepreneurs

June 6, 2019 Marques Travae 1

Clube da Preta brings together Afro-fashion and beauty entrepreneurs Note from BW of Brazil: The rise of Afro-Brazilian entrepreneurs is a phenomenon that has been growing […]

Mixed/brown girls, mulatas, beige, exotic? No. They are black! Women tell how they discovered being black and the difference it makes in practice

August 30, 2017 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: It may seem strange for anyone of African descent who doesn’t live in a Latin American country, but knowing or […]

Where are black women in cultural production? Tsika Cultural brings representation to a São Paulo production structure dominated by white males

July 21, 2017 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: Well, I must say that the title of today’s article just about says it all! You see, this is more […]

Afro-entrepreneurship on display at Feira Black (Black Expo) which will address racial issues and bring together fashion, music, culinary arts and dance

June 17, 2017 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: OK, so this event took place last Sunday, but I wanted to present the story as yet another example of […]

o racismo inverso existe e precisa ser combatido

Reverse racism exists and needs to be combatted: What must be done to overcome the oppression experienced by Caucasian people

May 8, 2017 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: Anytime one speaks on the topic of racism/white supremacy, there are sure to be cries of “mimimi“ (whining) or the […]

“A revolution of black love”: AfroDengo a social network for Afro-Brazilians to meet, flirt and initiate relationships finds success online

April 3, 2017 Marques Travae 5

Note from BW of Brazil: Well I must admit that this comes as quite a pleasant surprise! As frequent readers may know, over the past […]

“Women That Inspire”: Reflecting on a magical night when 16 incredible black Brazilian women commanded the stage for “TED Talks São Paulo”

January 24, 2017 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: The struggle of black Brazilian women is one that has been steadily building momentum for the past few decades. Through […]

Beyond the aesthetic question, kinky/curly hair is a symbol of resistance against racism: after straightening for years, woman feels empowered with natural hair

December 4, 2016 Marques Travae 1

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 […]

Invisible consumers – Brazilian advertising ignores the representation of the black population

November 28, 2016 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: If you live in Brazil or you’ve visited the country and have spent any amount of time watching television programming, […]

The colors of the queen-mothers of Africa: A family of designers banking on the self-esteem of their black customers

November 27, 2016 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: Well, as we can see, the tide continues to rise as Afro-Brazilians from across the nation continue to push for […]

Black female employee of marketing company humiliated and fired after denouncing racism; boss told her to remove her braids

October 26, 2016 Marques Travae 4

Note from BW of Brazil: The rising trend of tens of thousands of Afro-Brazilian women coming to accept and wearing their hair in its natural […]

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“Stop seeing your blackness as something negative”: Encrespa seminar in Piauí teaches empowerment through appreciation of black aesthetic

Identity, exposure and representation: Encrespa Geral expo in Belo Horizonte demonstrates why we need events specifically for black audiences

The appreciation of black identity – Encrespa Geral expo appreciates beauty through natural hair

Clube da Preta brings together Afro-fashion and beauty entrepreneurs

Mixed/brown girls, mulatas, beige, exotic? No. They are black! Women tell how they discovered being black and the difference it makes in practice

Where are black women in cultural production? Tsika Cultural brings representation to a São Paulo production structure dominated by white males

Afro-entrepreneurship on display at Feira Black (Black Expo) which will address racial issues and bring together fashion, music, culinary arts and dance

Reverse racism exists and needs to be combatted: What must be done to overcome the oppression experienced by Caucasian people

“A revolution of black love”: AfroDengo a social network for Afro-Brazilians to meet, flirt and initiate relationships finds success online

“Women That Inspire”: Reflecting on a magical night when 16 incredible black Brazilian women commanded the stage for “TED Talks São Paulo”

Beyond the aesthetic question, kinky/curly hair is a symbol of resistance against racism: after straightening for years, woman feels empowered with natural hair

Invisible consumers – Brazilian advertising ignores the representation of the black population

The colors of the queen-mothers of Africa: A family of designers banking on the self-esteem of their black customers

Black female employee of marketing company humiliated and fired after denouncing racism; boss told her to remove her braids

‘Marias Chuteiras’: Brazil’s ‘soccer gold diggers’ are mostly interested in top soccer players; relationships lead to tens of thousands in monthly child support

Why do many foreigners see Brazilian women as sexual objects?

Black children are dressed as slaves in Independence Day civic parade in Paraná state in southern Brazil

‘’Yes, interracial love does exist, but some black people also use white people as a social passport, to feel more accepted’’, according to social influencer

Black men and black women are loving each other: How Afrocentric relationships reverberate with processes of self-affirmation of black cultural identity

In 2022, the World Cup starts on Black Consciousness Day and revives memory of the anti-racist struggle in Brazil

‘Marias Chuteiras’: Brazil’s ‘soccer gold diggers’ are mostly interested in top soccer players; relationships lead to tens of thousands in monthly child support

Once excluded from Brazil’s soccer fields, black players are now regularly the majority on the country’s World Cup team

Singer Anitta is a superstar, but for some, she is a terrible example with which to educate girls but that modern women feminists turn a blind eye

Juliana Nalú continues to be one of the great Brazilian models abroad; now being featured in brands of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian, she is destined to become a top model

Juliana Nalú continues to be one of the great Brazilian models abroad; now being featured in brands of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian, she is destined to become a top model

White couples, mixed couples and gay couples, but why did Brazilian advertisers ignore black couples on Brazil’s Valentine’s Day?

With “This is My Color” campaign and commercial, Avon launches makeup products to meet needs of wide range of black skin tones

Ten Black Brazilians included on 2020 MIPAD | Black Brazil Today

Bombril scouring pad “Krespinha” Stereotypes Associate Product