Singer Iza talks about female empowerment and the representation of the black woman
Note from BW of Brazil: We first introduced you to singer Iza several months ago. The carioca (native of Rio de Janeiro) had been making […]
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Student has bus card photo rejected because of her afro
Note from BW of Brazil: Nothing new or shocking to report here just another example of how much Brazil attempts to enforce the European standard […]
More from the land of “No, we aren’t racists” – Top news program’s first black weather girl targeted with numerous racist offenses on program’s social network
Note from BW of Brazil: Well, I can honestly say, this is absolutely shocking! What? Racist sentiments in Brazil?!?! The world must be ending! Alright, […]
“In Brazil, I don’t know any black dancer in classical ballet”: A native of Rio, ballerina Ingrid Silva finds success in New York
Note from BW of Brazil: Today’s story is great for a number of reasons. 1) As in stories of Afro-Brazilians excelling in areas such gymnastics […]
TV network validates protests of activists against its controversial program; and what of the prominent “house negroes” that supported it?
Note from BW of Brazil: The controversial television series Sexo e as Nêgas has now aired its third episode. The program which has provoked outrage […]
TV network’s black house actors come out in support of controversial TV program; do their support of their white “masters” make them more akin to “house negroes”?
Note from BW of Brazil: With episode three of the controversial series Sexo e as negas airing tonight, debate over the program has become a […]
Media manipulation: After racist insult makes headlines, talk show features an all-white panel to downplay the issue
Note from BW of Brazil: In reality, this is so typical of Brazil’s media and how the nation itself deals with issues concerning race. The […]
Musician Carlinhos Brown defends controversial new program “Sex and the Negress”; blogger accuses him of selling out
Note from BW of Brazil: With the debut of the Globo TV network series Sexo e as negas, there is now a full out battle […]
Police identify 50 people responsible for racist comments against interracial couple online
Note from BW of Brazil: Last week we brought you a story about an interracial couple who, after posting their photo on a social network, […]
Journalist’s passport photo rejected because of her afro: technical error or prejudicial standard?
Note from BW of Brazil: Well this is kinda weird. The issue of hair textures which in turn often become discussions of “good hair” and […]
Meet journalist Aline Prado, a consistent presence on one of Brazil’s top morning talk shows
Note from BW of Brazil: Not to be confused with another black woman who carries the same name and is known for her physique, sensuality […]
