Black balled: Gymnast Ângelo Assumpção on how racism derailed his career
Black balled: Gymnast Ângelo Assumpção on how racism derailed his career Note from BBT: Black balled? In the 21st century. It’s a reality. When I became […]
Young Black Males
‘Hora do Blec’ (Black’s Time) cartoon has a black boy with a magic pick as protagonist; project supported by UN sustainable development program
Note from BW of Brazil: At a time when black voices in Brazil have been demanding more black representation in all areas of Brazilian society, […]
Fear of the ‘fro? After growing his hair out, dancer is target of Brazil’s anti-blackness; black celebrities come out and express their support
Note from BW of Brazil: When I first saw this photo I thought to myself, “Dude has a banging ‘fro.” His hair reminded of the […]
“When it comes to the genocide of the young black population, it’s not an exaggeration. The reason is racism,” says security research coordinator
Note from BW of Brazil: Back in the early years of the 21st century, when I came across the incredible numbers of deaths in Brazil […]
“The police are dangerous for people like me”: 95% of Brazilians believe the police are racist, study reveals
Note from BW of Brazil: For anyone who has followed this blog for at least a year, the title of this article shouldn’t be shocking. […]
Actor Terry Crews sends message of support to family of João Pedro, 14-year old black teen who was killed in a Military Police operation in Rio
Note from BW of Brazil: It must have been quite a pleasant surprise to the family young João Pedro to receive a message from popular […]
“I said I couldn’t breathe, he said ‘shut up, this is Military Police'”: In the city of Carapicuíba, policeman caught on film with knee in chest of black delivery boy
Note from BW of Brazil: In past articles, I have noted how every once in a while you’ll see something happen in Brazil that happened […]
Vidas Negras Importam (Black lives Matter)!: In Rio, protesters participate in call for end of police violence in front of governor’s mansion
Note from BW of Brazil: So, as we can see, it’s not only the United States where police actions are leading people to take to […]
“Mr. Governor, your police killed an entire family”: Body of teenager killed in police operation in São Gonçalo is buried with calls for justice
Note from BW of Brazil: As I’ve said before, it’s really hard to even come up with any more words to say regarding Rio’s and […]
Military Police kill another youth in Rio de Janeiro during pandemic: João Vitor, 18, died in Cidade de Deus region; police say he was a criminal, mother denies it
Note from BW of Brazil: The temperature is rising in Rio, and not because of the weather. No sooner did I report the murder of […]
In São Gonçalo, 14-year old João Pedro shot and killed during police operation in city of São Gonçalo; according to witness, police also threw grenade in house
Note from BW of Brazil: I don’t really have the words for this story. Time and time again, we see these types of stories involving […]
Inspired by 80s/90s hightop fades of Big Daddy Kane and Fresh Prince, “Favela Barber” blows up serving Afro-Brazilians adapting own aesthetics of beauty
Note from BW of Brazil: Having been studying the Afro-Brazilian community for two decades, one thing that has really caught my eye in the past […]
“Relax! The mask is because of Covid-19!!”: In three different states, reactions of police, security and people show how society sees ‘black men in masks’
“Relax! The mask is because of Covid-19!!”: In three different states, reactions of police, security and people show how society sees ‘black men in masks’ […]
“For him that was the role of black people in sex”: Eleven black men share stories of racism in Brazil’s gay community
Note from BW of Brazil: I often enjoy the comments people leave either via this blogs social network profiles or the blog comment section itself. […]