February 2: Get to know the history and religious fascination of the festa of the African orisha Iemanjá
Note from BBT: Why do so many people seem to feel a connection to the orixá (orisha) or African deity known as Iemanjá? In reality, […]
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February 2, the festa of Iemanjá: Learn the history of the orisha known as the Queen of all Waters celebrated by tens of thousands of Brazilians
Note from BBT: Of course, millions of Brazilians know what today is. The date of February 2nd is recognized throughout the culture with even songs […]
A major force in the Haitian Revolution, and the Candomblé religion in Brazil, meet 30 gods of African mythology, their powers and mysteries
Note from BBT: Religions such as Candomblé and Umbanda have long been demonized in Brazil. Although the two religions have certain similarities, there are also […]
Yoruba Orixás and their similarities with Greek mythology and syncretism with Catholic saints
Note from BBT: The world of the orixás has long been fascinating to me. Having been into the Brazil thing for two decades now, there […]
Sementes: Documentary explores the rise of black women in politics
Sementes: Documentary explores the rise of black women in politics Note from BBT: Brazil has always been a country that has reserved some of its […]
Luedji Luna gives voice to Black Women with intimate Exploration
In new video album, Luedji Luna gives voice to black women with intimate exploration of affection, water and ancestry By Marques Travae with Lara Teixeira, […]
Black Elite in Bahia State: Where 20% of The Population is White
Black Elite in Bahia State: Where 20% of The Population is White Note from BW of Brazil: Black Brazilians make up a very small percentage […]
Waldete Tristão Teaches Children About African Gods
Waldete Tristão Teaches Children About African Gods Note from BW of Brazil: Reading the piece below actually took me back to my elementary school years […]
Baco Exu do Blues: Brazilian Music Paves the way for Stage Rapper
Baco Exu do Blues: Brazilian Music Paves the way for Stage Rapper Note from BW of Brazil: The more one is able to de-program him […]
Segunda PRETA: Dedicated to giving visibility to black in Belo Horizonte
Segunda PRETA: Dedicated to giving visibility to black in Belo Horizonte Dedicated to giving visibility to black actors and actress in Belo Horizonte, segundaPRETA, meaning […]
Orisha Statue is a Target of Vandalism in Salvador | Bahia
Orisha Statue is a Target of Vandalism in Salvador | Bahia Candomblé divinity statue is a target of vandalism in the Dique do Tororó The […]
Sacred Afro Brazilian music faces resistance from evangelical students
Sacred Afro-Brazilian music faces resistance from evangelical students at Federal University of Rio de Janeiro School of Music When people say with a straight face […]
It’s Carnaval time, but what do you know about the Afoxé groups, symbols of African culture, resistance against racism?
Note from BW of Brazil: Well, it’s officially on! Bring the noise, bring the song, dance, drums, costumes and revelry, because it’s that time once […]
Why is the worship of the orixá called Candomblé? And what is the origin of this Afro-Brazilian religion?
Note from BW of Brazil: We know that the religion of the Candomblé has been the source of repression for decades and its followers, temples […]
