Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: “Brazil has a race problem” | Black Brazil
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: “Brazil has a race problem” | Black Brazil Note from BW of Brazil: The rise in the number of black Brazilian women […]
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Black Movement Denounces Moro to the Inter-American Commission
Black Movement Denounces Moro to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights Note from BW of Brazil: If you didn’t already know, let me inform you: The […]
Today marks one year since Rio councilwoman Marielle Franco was murdered in an act that shocked the world; cities across Brazil and around the world hold events in her memory
Note from BW of Brazil: It’s hard to believe that a year has gone by already, but then it’s always difficult to measure the time […]
In Salvador, Bahia, a professor and project use African-oriented clothing to strengthen black identity and interest community in the African Diaspora
In Salvador, Bahia, a professor and project use African-oriented clothing to strengthen black identity and interest community in the African Diaspora By Marques Travae When […]
“She’s black but she ain’t BLACK!” Black community criticizes selection of light-skinned woman to portray beloved, darker samba singer Dona Ivone Lara
Note from BW of Brazil: Well, once again it’s on! I first caught wind of the controversy last week and decided, like I often do, […]
“I found this slave in the smoking area! Whoever the owner is let me know!”: Student at FGV College suspended for racist comment/photo of black student
Note from BW of Brazil: Ya know, if you’ve read enough stories on this blog, you just might come to the conclusion that certain (white) […]
Where are the Afro-Brazilians in history books? 17 black people that you never learned about in school
Note from BW of Brazil: Today’s article is short, right to the point and something that my research and experiences on/in Brazil demonstrate why such […]
On the 52nd anniversary of his death, rappers discuss the importance of Malcolm X to Brazilian Hip Hop
Note from BW of Brazil: Last week, on February 21st, millions around the world commemorated the 52nd anniversary of the legendary human/civil rights activist Malcolm […]
“A Black Embrace”: On TV special, actresses interpret texts of celebrated Afro-Brazilian authors and discuss black professional experience in various fields
Note from BW of Brazil: The celebrations of observations of the Month of Black Consciousness are in full swing in Brazil! It is in this […]
Black women writers in Brazil: A struggle against invisibility
Note from BW of Brazil:The place of black Brazilian women in the literary world is a topic that pops up on these pages from time […]
Is there a such thing as a black princess? ‘Fábula de Vó Ita’, an independent short film about racism and representation in childhood seeks support through crowd-funding
Note from BW of Brazil: Race and representation. It’s a very important topic for us here at BW of Brazil. Brazil’s media clearly doesn’t care […]
Festival Latinidades shines spotlight on talents and versatility of feminine African Diaspora; scholars, intellectuals debate position of black women
(Originally posted on July 29, 2014; updated on July 30, 2014) Note from BW of Brazil: It would be a huge understatement to say that […]
One black writer among 70 Brazilians at Frankfurt Book Fair highlights historic black invisibility in the world of literature as well as society
Note from BW of Brazil: This is a follow analysis of the near complete exclusion of Afro-Brazilian writers at the prestigious Frankfurt Book Fair in […]
November: The Month of Black Consciousness in Brazil. Video of Afro-Brazilian historical figures
Today is the first day of November, which is recognized as the Month of Black Consciousness in Brazil. November 20th is the national Day of […]
