Reflections on Racism in The Constructivist School of Laranjeiras
Reflections on Racism in The Constructivist School of Laranjeiras Note from BW of Brazil: The existence of racism in Brazil’s educational system has been documented […]
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8-year old boy with afro has enrollment refused at a school because his hair doesn’t fit “the standard”; director denies racism
Note from BW of Brazil: Today’s story is a bit of a flashback for me. Sure, it’s your typical case dealing with Brazil’s “standard” of […]
During Carnaval, São Paulo’s Vai-Vai samba school parade portrays racism and the struggle of the blacks throughout history and honors Marielle Franco
Note from BW of Brazil: Carnaval parade themes have always been intriguing, but the some of the themes I’ve seen in the past few years […]
And the myth goes on! On popular children’s novela, black school coordinator convinces black child that racism is “only a thing in her head”
And the myth goes on! On popular children’s novela, black school coordinator convinces black child that racism is “only a thing in her head” By […]
Actress Vaneza Oliveira of the Netflix series ‘3%’ records a video discussing the racism she experienced as a child in school; the subject Brazil still doesn’t take seriously
Note from BW of Brazil: This blog alone has already exposed the topic over and over again: racism in the Brazilian school system. Experiencing racism […]
The veiled racism in the schools: We need to talk about our black children
Note from BW of Brazil: The introduction to racism and white supremacy for the black Brazilian child starts very early on in life. Whether it’s […]
When will Brazil address racism in its schools? Mother re-enforces daughter’s self-esteem after other child said her hair was ugly because it “stands up”
Note from BW of Brazil: Well, we’ve see this time and time again: racism in Brazilian schools. It’s all of a part of life in […]
White teacher in nation’s capital wears blackface to popular festa – Once again the Brazilian school plays a leading role in racism
Note from BW of Brazil: In some ways, there’s really no necessity on even commenting on today’s post as we’ve covered it so thoroughly almost […]
School is accused of racism after communicating that it requests students with ‘straight hair’ for a presentation
Note from BW of Brazil: Racism in Brazil just goes on and on and on…Need another example? As if we haven’t presented enough over the […]
The black man who became the first case of racism in the courts in Brazil – In 1950s Rio, Fernando Dias was expelled from an elite school where white parents didn’t like seeing their children playing with a black boy
Note from BW of Brazil: When one keeps digging into Brazil’s past, little gems of its blatantly racist past (and which continues today) always seem […]
“The Brazilian school system is fundamental in the reproduction of racism.”
Executive-Director of the Fundo Baobá para Equidade Racial (Baobá Fund for Racial Equality) analyzes 10 years of Federal Law 10.639/2003, that mandates the study […]
Student of Brazil’s Federal District Public school system accuses teacher of racism; student was called ‘neguinho’
A 17-year old second year high school student at Centro Educacional IV, in Sobradinho II in the administrative region of Brazil’s capital city recently accused […]
Dr. Petronilha Beatriz Gonçalves e Silva: "Racism expels the black child from school"
Dr. Petronilha Beatriz Gonçalves e Silva, Ph.D in Education and Humanities, is a researcher and professor of Curriculum & Instruction and Ethnic-Racial Relations at the […]
Dr. Petronilha Beatriz Gonçalves e Silva: "Racism expels the black child from school"
Dr. Petronilha Beatriz Gonçalves e Silva, Ph.D in Education and Humanities, is a researcher and professor of Curriculum & Instruction and Ethnic-Racial Relations at the […]
