Luislinda Valois
Luislinda Valois became the first black woman to become a judge in Brazil in 1984. Born in the northeastern state of Bahia, a state with […]
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Luislinda Valois
Luislinda Valois became the first black woman to become a judge in Brazil in 1984. Born in the northeastern state of Bahia, a state with […]
Anti-black blacks: Controversial black president of foundation removes 27 names of important Afro-Brazilians from list of honorees
Note from BBT: Every now and then I wonder what goes on in the lives of some black people that make then come across as […]
When is blackface not actually blackface? Journalist defends her photo exhibit that digitally blackened the faces of numerous prominent white people
Note from BW of Brazil: HAPPY NEW YEAR to all of Black Women of Brazil’s readers and welcome to 2018! For my first post of […]
A woman, black and blind, Rio native Nathalia Santos has dreams of becoming a journalist and doesn’t feel entitled to deny characteristics that make her who she is
Note from BW of Brazil: What a great example of self-determination, inspiration and a discipline that says “no excuses”. Many of the women […]
Must black elites “sell out” to maintain status? Black women put Minister of Human Rights on blast after she denominates President “godfather of black women”
Note from BW of Brazil: Why does this seem to be such a common story? Black person struggles, achieves success and reaches the pinnacle of […]
‘Protagonism is not ceded, it is conquered’: In panel, various successful Afro-Brazilian women discuss challenges black women face in Brazilian society
Note from BW of Brazil: The word protagonism is defined as “the state, character, or activity of a protagonist” or “the leading character, hero, or heroine […]
Imprisoned wife of jailed former governor of Rio allowed to serve time under house arrest because she has children; and what about poor and black women?
Note from BW of Brazil: Before I get into today’s story, I must provide a little background as to how I became aware of it. […]
“The best student in the classroom can kill”?: Ministry of Transportion removes racist campaign ad featuring a black male; organization takes legal action
Note from BW of Brazil: The issue of race, Brazil and yet another controversy. Why would I be surprised? I’ve been covering just on this […]
Bahia judge, Andremara dos Santos, assumes the General Secretariat of the Presidency of the STF (Supreme Court)
Note from BW of Brazil: If it is true that representation matters, then black women of Brazil recently saw yet another excellent example of an […]
Naomi Campbell featured on three ‘Vogue Brasil’ covers; celebrating the beauty of negras brasileiras, supermodel poses with 11 prominent black women
Note from BW of Brazil: I’m sure anyone who takes the issue of black representation seriously can probably remember having that Naomi Campbell moment. You […]
10 black women who are making a difference in Bahia
Note from BW of Brazil: What better way to finish up a celebration of black women of Latin America and the Caribbean than with a […]
Ivone Caetano sworn in as first black woman Court of Appeals Judge in state of Rio de Janeiro
Note from BW of Brazil: As the position of black women in Brazilian society has been a struggle of nearly five centuries against institutions of […]
Rewinding the clock: One year ago this month, the Luiza Mahin and Maria Felipa Awards honored the various accomplishments of black Brazilian women
Note from BW of Brazil: With the recent celebration of the annual International Afro-Latin and Caribbean Women’s Day just passing a few days ago, today […]
