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“We black men and women are in the line of fire”: Sociologist and ombudswoman Vilma Reis fights for the collective empowerment of the black population

August 7, 2017 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: If you’re not already aware, Afro-Brazilians are in a state of emergency. I know there are those who will read […]

“White in Brazil” comedy sketch pokes fun at white privilege and how the country’s race relations are still rooted in the slave era

January 22, 2017 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: Some of the best comedy skits, sketches and routines that I’ve seen over the years are those that make me […]

Racism begins at pregnancy: A series of reports addresses the reality of pregnant black women, the main victims of obstetric violence

September 21, 2015 Marques Travae 3

Note from BW of Brazil: In Brazil, there are certain realities that must be dealt with regardless of how uncomfortable the facts make people feel. […]

“How are we, Black Women, on International Women’s Day?” – Black Brazilian Women continue preparation of 2015 Black Women’s March!

March 8, 2015 Marques Travae 2

Note from BW of Brazil: Today’s date, March 8th, always serves as a day of reflection. For on this day, around the world, millions of women […]

Black women and feminism in Brazil: the intersections of racial and gender inequality

September 30, 2014 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: Black women in Brazil face and continue to face a number of issues that point to Brazil’s vast social […]

Social consciousness and the rich black athlete – conflicting entities? The case of Pelé

March 15, 2014 Marques Travae 5

The legendary talents of the great Pelé have rightly earned him the nickname “O Rei”, meaning “The King” and cemented his place in sports history […]

Three decapitated in northeastern prison; 62 prison deaths in same complex evidence of state of emergency!

January 10, 2014 Marques Travae 3

Note from BW of Brazil: A few of the images in this post are gruesome and may not be fit for some readers. But the emergency […]

Brazil’s top TV network makes a mockery of the Month of Black Consciousness in a satirical skit

November 18, 2013 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: As has been noted on a few previous posts this month, the month of November is celebrated as the Month […]

Pink October (Outubro Rosa): Addressing the unequal access of black women to breast care exams

October 19, 2013 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: In our continuing coverage of health and health care inequalities in Brazil, the following report highlights the differences as specifically […]

Brazil’s “More Doctors for Brazil” program aims to address the country’s physician shortage through the contracting of foreign doctors

September 5, 2013 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: Along with education and income, health care is another area in which the quality of life of the citizens of […]

Afro-Brazilians receive poor patient care in hospitals; studies point to the need for policies specific to the needs of this population

July 26, 2013 Marques Travae 0

BW of Brazil: The question of health and access to health care are two indicators of the quality of life for any given society. These […]

July 25th is the International Afro-Latin American and Afro-Caribbean Women’s Day: Black Women of Brazil raise their voices, call for struggle and unity against racist and sexist oppression

July 25, 2013 Marques Travae 3

Note from BW of Brazil: Today, July 25th, is a day to celebrate the unique experiences of black women in Latin America and Caribbean. Although […]

Black protesters in 76% Afro-Brazilian state of Bahia take their demands to the streets

July 3, 2013 Marques Travae 1

The historic protests that happened all over Brazil in the last few weeks made headlines all over the world being compared to the Occupy Wall […]

Why 300,000 Brazilians took to the streets; but where are the black protesters?

June 19, 2013 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: In the past week, protests, huge crowds and police violence coming out of various cities around Brazil have grabbed headlines […]

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“We black men and women are in the line of fire”: Sociologist and ombudswoman Vilma Reis fights for the collective empowerment of the black population

“White in Brazil” comedy sketch pokes fun at white privilege and how the country’s race relations are still rooted in the slave era

Racism begins at pregnancy: A series of reports addresses the reality of pregnant black women, the main victims of obstetric violence

“How are we, Black Women, on International Women’s Day?” – Black Brazilian Women continue preparation of 2015 Black Women’s March!

Black women and feminism in Brazil: the intersections of racial and gender inequality

Social consciousness and the rich black athlete – conflicting entities? The case of Pelé

Three decapitated in northeastern prison; 62 prison deaths in same complex evidence of state of emergency!

Brazil’s top TV network makes a mockery of the Month of Black Consciousness in a satirical skit

Pink October (Outubro Rosa): Addressing the unequal access of black women to breast care exams

Brazil’s “More Doctors for Brazil” program aims to address the country’s physician shortage through the contracting of foreign doctors

Afro-Brazilians receive poor patient care in hospitals; studies point to the need for policies specific to the needs of this population

July 25th is the International Afro-Latin American and Afro-Caribbean Women’s Day: Black Women of Brazil raise their voices, call for struggle and unity against racist and sexist oppression

Black protesters in 76% Afro-Brazilian state of Bahia take their demands to the streets

Why 300,000 Brazilians took to the streets; but where are the black protesters?

‘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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