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Nana Maternidade Preta: With photos and articles, collective blog “of black mothers for black mothers” details the experience of black motherhood

December 7, 2017 Marques Travae 1

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. […]

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March 8th – black women and pension reform: With drastic proposed changes to retirement, International Women’s Day takes on a new meaning

March 8, 2017 Marques Travae 0

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, […]

“Subtle racism is still evident for those who suffer it” – Bianca Santana breaks down how people often don’t detect less blatant examples of racism in everyday Brazil

December 22, 2015 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: In Brazil, the discussion of racism is often one of the denial of its existence, even on the part of […]

Only five days to go!! On November 18th, 20,000 black women will march on the nation’s capital!!!

November 13, 2015 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: Unbelievable! It’s always amazing to see how time flies, especially when there is a lot of planning, organizing and participation […]

Racism begins at pregnancy: A series of reports addresses the reality of pregnant black women, the main victims of obstetric violence

September 21, 2015 Marques Travae 3

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?

June 26, 2015 Marques Travae 0

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 […]

“Don’t remain silent – Racism is bad for your health!”: Ministry of Health launches campaign against racism in public hospitals

December 23, 2014 Marques Travae 2

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 […]

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

April 3, 2014 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: Health, discriminatory practices and unequal access to health care are very important topics that have been featured in […]

Black women are victims of more than 60% of the murders of women in Brazil

November 25, 2013 Marques Travae 5

Note from BW of Brazil: Today, November 25th, is the International Day for the End of Violence Against Women and this post delves into the […]

Racial inequality in Brazil: a look at how race/color affects women in terms of health care

October 15, 2013 Marques Travae 0

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 […]

Afro-Brazilians receive poor patient care in hospitals; studies point to the need for policies specific to the needs of this population

July 26, 2013 Marques Travae 0

BW of Brazil: The question of health and access to health care are two indicators of the quality of life for any given society. These […]

Miracle baby develops in mother’s ovary and survives; pregnancy extremely rare

January 26, 2013 Marques Travae 0

Elizete Pavão and her baby In 95% of cases of pregnancy outside the uterus, the embryo develops in the Fallopian tube. Ovarian pregnancy is considered very […]

Black women are ‘stronger’, ‘more resistant to pain’ and other racial stereotypes contribute to unequal medical treatment

November 30, 2012 Marques Travae 1

Eliane Barbosa da Conceição, researcher: Stereotypes about blacks effect medical treatment If a black woman and a white woman both need emergency obstetric care, the […]

July 25th is the International Afro-Latin American and Afro-Caribbean Women’s Day: The day to celebrate the resistance to racism and sexism of black women in Latin American and the Caribbean

July 25, 2012 Marques Travae 0

The International Afro-Latin American and Afro-Caribbean Women’s Day was established on July 25, 1992, in a meeting in the Dominican Republic, and will be celebrated […]

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Nana Maternidade Preta: With photos and articles, collective blog “of black mothers for black mothers” details the experience of black motherhood

March 8th – black women and pension reform: With drastic proposed changes to retirement, International Women’s Day takes on a new meaning

“Subtle racism is still evident for those who suffer it” – Bianca Santana breaks down how people often don’t detect less blatant examples of racism in everyday Brazil

Only five days to go!! On November 18th, 20,000 black women will march on the nation’s capital!!!

Racism begins at pregnancy: A series of reports addresses the reality of pregnant black women, the main victims of obstetric violence

Why do blacks have less access to health care than whites in Brazil?

“Don’t remain silent – Racism is bad for your health!”: Ministry of Health launches campaign against racism in public hospitals

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

Black women are victims of more than 60% of the murders of women in Brazil

Racial inequality in Brazil: a look at how race/color affects women in terms of health care

Afro-Brazilians receive poor patient care in hospitals; studies point to the need for policies specific to the needs of this population

Miracle baby develops in mother’s ovary and survives; pregnancy extremely rare

Black women are ‘stronger’, ‘more resistant to pain’ and other racial stereotypes contribute to unequal medical treatment

July 25th is the International Afro-Latin American and Afro-Caribbean Women’s Day: The day to celebrate the resistance to racism and sexism of black women in Latin American and the Caribbean

‘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