The controversial debate over reparations for slavery in Brazil
The controversial debate over reparations for slavery in Brazil Note from BW of Brazil: The issue of reparations for descendants of enslaved Africans in the […]
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“The Brazilian State is mainly responsible for the crimes committed against blacks in the country” – National Commission of Truth on Black Slavery to issue report in December on reparations findings
Note from BW of Brazil: Here in the 21st century, the damages caused by nearly four hundred years of black slavery in Brazil continues to […]
Economic Affairs Committee rejects Senate bill of reparations for slavery; estimation of payments valued at US$8 quadrillion
Note from BW of Brazil: The topic of reparations for the horrors, violations and damages due to the inhumane practice of slavery has been a […]
As preparations for World Cup continue, “apartheid” looms in Brazil’s soccer stadiums as critics make note of the whiteness of fans in stadiums
Note from BW of Brazil: As preparations for the 2014 World Cup continue in the face of recent protests, critics who have taken in the […]
Ivete Sacramento: Pioneer in Brazil’s Affirmative Action system, first black woman dean of a university and now Secretary of Reparations Project in Salvador, Bahia
Ivete Sacramento Ivete Sacramento was the first black woman to become dean of a Brazilian university, elected to the post at the Universidade do Estado […]
‘Executive Order’ is being hyped as best Brazilian film since City of God; plot surrounds Brazilian government attempting to deport blacks back to Africa
Note from BBT: Having followed for the long, difficult journey of Afro-Brazilian filmmakers for two decades, I feel a certain pride in seeing the progress […]
With Harriet Tubman being considered for the first black woman to grace an American bill, here are a few black Brazilian women to consider for the Brazilian REAL
Note from BBT: For anyone who knows me and my political views, they can attest to the fact that I saw this past election cycle […]
January 1st marked the 217th anniversary of the Haitian Revolution
Note from BBT: My interest in Haiti should be an interest that we all share as descendants of African peoples. The Africans of Haiti were […]
Why it’s wrong to say that “blacks enslaved blacks”
Note from BBT: Surely you’ve heard it a hundred times. “Don’t blame white people for black slavery when Africans sold other Africans into slavery”. Not […]
Brazil Have a Direct Inheritance with Slavery”: The historical reasons
Brazil Have a Direct Inheritance with Slavery”: The historical reasons Note from BW of Brazil: When we analyze the socioeconomic situation between blacks and whites […]
Black and Brown Population in Brazil is still not Represented
Black and Brown Population in Brazil is still not Represented Despite the results of policies of diversity and inclusion, Black and Brown Population in Brazil […]
Nicho 54 Institute Seeks to Increase participation of black professionals
“Black people need to construct their own narratives”: Nicho 54 institute seeks to increase participation of black professionals in Brazil’s film industry Nicho 54 is […]
‘A Cor Púrpura’ (The Color Purple) Brazilian Production of the Musical
After debuting in Rio, Brazilian production of the musical ‘A Cor Púrpura’ (The Color Purple) soon to arrive in São Paulo By Marques Travae with […]
The Woman is a Victim of Racism During Lunch at Work | Eunice Oliveira
The woman is a victim of racism during lunch at work “He said he wanted slavery to come back so I could have sex with […]
