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 […]
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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 […]
Racism: Nigerian doctor says he was arrested simply for being black; harassment an attempt to hide Brazil’s health care problems
Note from BW of Brazil: Brazil continues to show its true colors in terms of immigrants of African descent. In a June story, we brought […]
Racial inequality in Brazil: a look at how race/color affects women in terms of health care
Note from BW of Brazil: The questions of health and health care (along with income and education) are but two of the areas in which […]
“How many people started after me and ‘suck’ on Globo TV’s tits?” With no new contract or health care, long-time actress Neusa Borges ponders how she will support her family
Actress’s latest role was in the Globo TV novela “Salve Jorge” Note from BW of Brazil: Back in January of 2012, the blog presented news that […]
Young black men die by murder, young black women die from lack of health care: "Public security", state authoritarianism and the extermination of the black population
Originally titled: “Os jovens negros morrem e as mulheres negras também morrem (Young black men are dying and black women are also dying)” by Luka* It’s been […]
Brazilian government wants to combat racism in health services rendered to Afro-Brazilians through its national health care system
Minister of Health Alexandre Padilha (far right) and Minister of Racial Equality Luiza Bairros (3rd from left) Government held an event in Brasília to define […]
Seminar highlights black women’s health and unequal access to health care
As studies have proven, black women have less access to health care in Brazil. Surveys conducted by respected institutions like the Institute of Economic Research […]
Seminar highlights black women’s health and unequal access to health care
As studies have proven, black women have less access to health care in Brazil. Surveys conducted by respected institutions like the Institute of Economic Research […]
Racism is bad for health: Black women and men speak of importance of ‘care’, respecting pain & infirmities, to cope with imposition of struggle and resilience
Note from BW of Brazil: I must say, although this article was short, it was profound and very thought-provoking. In the daily lives of black […]
One of the first black women to become a successful model in Brazil’s fashion industry, Veluma discusses her career
Note from BBT: Ok, so we know that Brazil has long been and continues to be a very exclusionary country in terms of race and what […]
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 […]
Ângelo Assumpção on How Racism Derailed His Career | Black Balled Gymnast
Black balled: Gymnast Ângelo Assumpção on how racism derailed his career Note from BBT: Black balled? In the 21st century. It’s a reality. When I became […]
Racism in the Life of a Black Child begins in day care | Black Brazil
Racism in the Life of a Black Child begins in daycare | Black Brazil Note from BW of Brazil: Coming from an academic perspective, we’ve […]
