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When rappers crossover: new video by rapper MV Bill provokes accusations of sell-out, whitening and elitification of Brazilian Hip Hop

January 18, 2014 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: What do BET (Black Entertainment Television), American rapper Ja Rule and Brazilian Hip Hop have to do with each other? […]

If Iemanjá is an African goddess, who are these negros carrying? Brazil’s “racial democracy” at its finest

December 31, 2013 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: The arrival of 4-5 million African slaves in Brazil during the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade brought various expressions of African culture […]

All-black cast stars in musical about the ups and downs of relationships told through the music of beloved Samba musician Arlindo Cruz

December 17, 2013 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: In order for any non-Brazilian to truly understand the soul of Brazil, one must know at least a little something […]

“Goddess of Brazil” contest: black women shut out of the competition; all finalists blondes and brunettes

November 12, 2013 Marques Travae 2

Note from BW of Brazil: When you look up the term “muse”, which is “musa” in Portuguese, the following definitions appear: 1) a woman, or […]

Long-time actress Zezé Motta is competing for ‘Best Supporting Actress’ in Brazil’s most prestigious movie awards

October 30, 2013 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: Actress/singer Zezé Motta has long represented for black Brazilian women on the big and small screen. A veteran actress with […]

How interracial marriages are one of the most glaring symptoms of Brazilian racism

October 3, 2013 Marques Travae 31

Note from BW of Brazil: Historically, Brazil has always promoted itself as a “racial democracy” where races mixes in harmony without the racial conflict of […]

Whiteness and elitization: when black culture and female sexuality are repackaged for mainstream consumption

September 5, 2013 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: The discussion continues. This blog has already featured singer Anitta and even her dancers on three previous posts. So what’s […]

According to data, Brazil’s black population has surpassed 100 million; as a whole Brazil has passed the 200 million mark

September 2, 2013 Marques Travae 12

Note from BW of Brazil: When one thinks of Brazil, what type person comes to mind, physically speaking? For some, it is a person who […]

Crossover appeal: How racially stigmatized music is accepted when the face is white – The case of singer Anitta

August 19, 2013 Marques Travae 8

Note from BW of Brazil: OK, so there’s a lot going on here in this post. The posts touches on many of the topics that […]

A feminist’s personal account of “the privileges of being a white woman”

August 10, 2013 Marques Travae 4

Note from BW of Brazil: As has been pointed out in various posts on this blog, the normative representation of whiteness as the standard in […]

Becoming a black woman: an identity in process

July 31, 2013 Marques Travae 6

Note from BW of Brazil: If you have followed this blog for any amount of time you’ve probably noticed that the question of identity is […]

Eight year-old Maria Victórya Manzi de Sant’anna won Brazil’s “Little Miss” contest and will represent the country in the international competition in Mexico this month

July 5, 2013 Marques Travae 2

Note from BW of Brazil: Although this blog is dedicated to sharing the achievements and struggles of Brazilians of visible African descent with a focus […]

Professor, rapper and militant Vera Veronika: Down for the cause in Hip Hop as well as in academia

July 4, 2013 Marques Travae 2

Note from BW of Brazil: Overcoming a number of obstacles, Vera Veronika is a woman of various accomplishments. Her achievements and outlook as a black […]

White women for marrying and the Brazilian solution to race: the elimination of the black race

June 29, 2013 Marques Travae 95

Note from BW of Brazil: Below is a piece written by George Oliveira that takes yet another look at interracial relationships in Brazil and a […]

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When rappers crossover: new video by rapper MV Bill provokes accusations of sell-out, whitening and elitification of Brazilian Hip Hop

If Iemanjá is an African goddess, who are these negros carrying? Brazil’s “racial democracy” at its finest

All-black cast stars in musical about the ups and downs of relationships told through the music of beloved Samba musician Arlindo Cruz

“Goddess of Brazil” contest: black women shut out of the competition; all finalists blondes and brunettes

Long-time actress Zezé Motta is competing for ‘Best Supporting Actress’ in Brazil’s most prestigious movie awards

How interracial marriages are one of the most glaring symptoms of Brazilian racism

Whiteness and elitization: when black culture and female sexuality are repackaged for mainstream consumption

According to data, Brazil’s black population has surpassed 100 million; as a whole Brazil has passed the 200 million mark

Crossover appeal: How racially stigmatized music is accepted when the face is white – The case of singer Anitta

A feminist’s personal account of “the privileges of being a white woman”

Becoming a black woman: an identity in process

Eight year-old Maria Victórya Manzi de Sant’anna won Brazil’s “Little Miss” contest and will represent the country in the international competition in Mexico this month

Professor, rapper and militant Vera Veronika: Down for the cause in Hip Hop as well as in academia

White women for marrying and the Brazilian solution to race: the elimination of the black race

‘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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