Brazilian president signs into law quota for blacks in federal employee vacancies
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, […]
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Black women organizations participate in conference to address racial inequality in the media
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
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 […]
Movimento Negro in mourning: Former Minister of Racial Equality dies at age 63 – Expressions of admiration and sorrow continue to pour in
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 […]
Suspended President Dilma criticizes lack of blacks and women in interim president’s cabinet; her own second term had only one black minister!
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
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
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 […]
Law abolishing slavery in Brazil was signed on May 13, 1888; for Afro-Brazilians, it’s no motive of celebration
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
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
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 […]
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
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
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?
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
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 […]
