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Movimento Negro in mourning: Former Minister of Racial Equality dies at age 63 – Expressions of admiration and sorrow continue to pour in

July 16, 2016 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: Sad news to report today. A few days ago we all received the news that Luiza Bairros, the former Minister […]

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Suspended President Dilma criticizes lack of blacks and women in interim president’s cabinet; her own second term had only one black minister!

May 18, 2016 Marques Travae 3

Note from BW of Brazil: Sometimes you really have to wonder if people actually think before they speak or if they simply say things that […]

Nilma Lino Gomes, the first black woman to be dean of a federal university, assumes role of Minister of Racial Equality Polices of Federal Government

December 31, 2014 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: In the coverage of racial issues in Brazil, the governmental organ known as SEPPIR is bound to come up. It […]

For black leaders of heavily Afro-Brazilian state of Bahia, Marina Silva being black and female is not enough; activists lay out 16-point agenda

October 2, 2014 Marques Travae 2

Note from BW of Brazil: With only four days remaining before Brazilians head to the polls for the first of a probable two votes, according […]

Brazilian president signs into law quota for blacks in federal employee vacancies

June 11, 2014 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: The battle over affirmative action policies in Brazil has raged on for more that a decade now. Along the way, […]

Law abolishing slavery in Brazil was signed on May 13, 1888; for Afro-Brazilians, it’s no motive of celebration

May 16, 2014 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: This week, on May 13th, Brazil commemorated the 126th anniversary of the abolition of slavery. For those who don’t know, […]

In response to racism, Brazilian soccer player eats banana thrown at him; the “we are all monkeys” campaign spreads through social media

May 2, 2014 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: Brazil, Brazil….So, this is how you fight racism? If you haven’t already heard, over the past week throughout Brazil, a […]

For Brazil’s Minister of Racial Equality, the figure of Mandela is used to try to disguise racism in Brazil

December 12, 2013 Marques Travae 2

Note from BW of Brazil: As the world continues to pay its respects to former South African President and human rights icon, Nelson Mandela, Luiza […]

Black women organizations participate in conference to address racial inequality in the media

November 10, 2013 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: If you’ve followed this blog for any amount of time you know that the representation of inclusion of black Brazilian […]

“Are we Africans? New strategies for African Ancestry in Brazil and Latin America” seminar: building stronger ties between Africa and its descendants

October 19, 2013 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: The world owes an enormous debt to the continent of Africa. From its vast amounts of resources that are vital […]

July 25th is the International Afro-Latin American and Afro-Caribbean Women’s Day: Black Women of Brazil raise their voices, call for struggle and unity against racist and sexist oppression

July 25, 2013 Marques Travae 3

Note from BW of Brazil: Today, July 25th, is a day to celebrate the unique experiences of black women in Latin America and Caribbean. Although […]

After historic demonstrations, Brazil’s president meets with 19 black organizations to discuss policies to advance racial equality

July 22, 2013 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: After the massive protests that took Brazil’s leaders by surprise in June, and a subsequent drop in approval ratings, President […]

If Brazil thinks “mulata” (black) women are such beautiful, gifted dancers, why are white women 90% of the models/dancers featured on game, comedy and variety shows?

May 24, 2013 Marques Travae 4

Note from BW of Brazil: As this blog has pointed out on numerous occasions, as well as people like American filmmaker Spike Lee, Brazilian filmmaker […]

New film, Raça (race), presents blacks as the central theme in the fight for racial equality and makes history in Brazilian cinema

May 19, 2013 Marques Travae 0

Film produced by Joel Zito Araújo is in theaters all over Brazil. (See trailer, with English subtitles and a description at bottom of article) Please […]

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Movimento Negro in mourning: Former Minister of Racial Equality dies at age 63 – Expressions of admiration and sorrow continue to pour in

Suspended President Dilma criticizes lack of blacks and women in interim president’s cabinet; her own second term had only one black minister!

Nilma Lino Gomes, the first black woman to be dean of a federal university, assumes role of Minister of Racial Equality Polices of Federal Government

For black leaders of heavily Afro-Brazilian state of Bahia, Marina Silva being black and female is not enough; activists lay out 16-point agenda

Brazilian president signs into law quota for blacks in federal employee vacancies

Law abolishing slavery in Brazil was signed on May 13, 1888; for Afro-Brazilians, it’s no motive of celebration

In response to racism, Brazilian soccer player eats banana thrown at him; the “we are all monkeys” campaign spreads through social media

For Brazil’s Minister of Racial Equality, the figure of Mandela is used to try to disguise racism in Brazil

Black women organizations participate in conference to address racial inequality in the media

“Are we Africans? New strategies for African Ancestry in Brazil and Latin America” seminar: building stronger ties between Africa and its descendants

July 25th is the International Afro-Latin American and Afro-Caribbean Women’s Day: Black Women of Brazil raise their voices, call for struggle and unity against racist and sexist oppression

After historic demonstrations, Brazil’s president meets with 19 black organizations to discuss policies to advance racial equality

If Brazil thinks “mulata” (black) women are such beautiful, gifted dancers, why are white women 90% of the models/dancers featured on game, comedy and variety shows?

New film, Raça (race), presents blacks as the central theme in the fight for racial equality and makes history in Brazilian cinema

‘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

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