Black actresses tackle the issues of prejudice, natural black hair and self-affirmation in the play “Combs”
Note from BW of Brazil: Well once again we see an example of the old adage, “if you want something done, you have to do […]
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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 […]
In recognition of July 25th: The International Afro-Latin American and Afro-Caribbean Women’s Day
Note from BW of BRAZIL: As we have done for the past three years, today we recognize the International Afro-Latin American and Afro-Caribbean Women’s Day. […]
Women across Brazil continue to organize for the 2015 Black Women’s March in November!
Note from BW of Brazil: This is really beginning to look exciting! Ever since the announcement of the Marcha das Mulheres Negras 2015 (Black Women’s […]
From the “mulata” dancing nude on TV to the killing of youth, black people are stereotyped and tossed aside in the Brazilian social imaginary
Note from BW of Brazil: In the interview below, poet/musician Ronald Augustus takes on a number of topics that are important to this blog and that […]
Baobá of Minas Dance Company present the spectacular “Women de Baobá” featuring Afro-Brazilian narratives and poems
Note from BW of Brazil: November, which is officially designated as the Month of Black Conscious throughout Brazil, is the month in which we most […]
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 […]
Rio-based group to present event celebrating black beauty and hair during the International Day of the Black Woman
Note from BW of Brazil: Hard to believe that one year has passed, but Friday we recognize women of African descent on the International Afro-Latin American […]
Jesse Jackson meets with former president Lula, highlights the plight of black Brazilians and envisions Afro-Brazilian president
Note from BW of Brazil: Anticipation ran high with the arrival of long-time Civil/Human Rights activist Jesse Jackson to Brazil to participate in another of […]
“To stop being a racist, my love, is not to fuck a mulata”: Considerations on racist compliments
Note from BW of Brazil: This latest post touches on many of the topics that have been previously discussed here at BW of Brazil. Brazilian-styled […]
In its 10th edition, the Troféu Raça Negra, Brazil’s Essence Awards, honors Bernice King, daughter of MLK and Afro-Brazilians who shined in 2012
Troféu Raça Negra 2012 winners Cacau Protásio, Jean Paulo Campos, Renato Sorriso, Carlinhos Brown, Glória Maria and Bernice King MLK Tribute at 2012 Troféu Raça Negra On […]
