Palmitagem: The Discomfort in thinking about race and relationships
Palmitagem: The Discomfort in thinking about race and relationships Note from BW of Brazil: It’s been a long time coming, but now the topic is […]
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The protagonist of a Globo TV Christmas special Will be a Black Family
For the first time, a black family will be the protagonist of a Globo TV Christmas special: ‘Juntos a Magia Acontece’ (together magic happens) airs […]
The black woman and love: How Ethnicity impacts their relationships
The black woman and love: How Ethnicity impacts their relationships Note from BW of Brazil: I’m sure that regular readers of this blog know by […]
The Presence of blacks in TV commercials is Increasing Day by Day
The presence of blacks in TV commercials is Increasing Day by Day Note from BW of Brazil: There was no way I couldn’t notice it. […]
Rapper Karol Conka faces accusations of hypocrisy after going public
Rapper Karol Conka faces accusations of hypocrisy after going public Note from BW of Brazil: Social networks these days are just as fast at sharing/reporting […]
Black guests at Vogue Brasil Ball generates controversy on racism
Black guests at Vogue Brasil Ball generates controversy on racism Note from BW of Brazil: Hmmm…This story is intriguing. I’d be curious to know how […]
Miss Brasil 2016, Raissa Santana, speaks of fear of competing in contest because of being black; only 3 black women have earned the crown in 64 years
Miss Brasil 2016, Raissa Santana, speaks of fear of competing in beauty contest because of being black; only three black women have earned the crown […]
Politicizing of the affections makes itself necessary
Note from BW of Brazil: And the analysis continues. A debate or reflection is always more intriguing when people are willing to dig within themselves […]
Natural black hair and the politics of resistance: In a Eurocentric Brazil that rejects African features, wearing natural hair is more than just an aesthetic statement
Note from BW of Brazil: Hearing the word Brazil outside the country conjures various images for foreigners. For people who have never been here, what […]
“But if I were Snow White would you marry me?” – The construction of the affectivity of a black woman deconstructing fairy tales
Note from BW of Brazil: The solitude of the black Brazilian woman is a topic that has been approached in numerous previous posts on this […]
Reverse racism exists and needs to be combatted: What must be done to overcome the oppression experienced by Caucasian people
Note from BW of Brazil: Anytime one speaks on the topic of racism/white supremacy, there are sure to be cries of “mimimi“ (whining) or the […]
“I love being black!” – Popular white singer Daniela Mercury heavily criticized for honoring legendary Afro-Brazilian singer in blackface and afro wig
Note from BW of Brazil: Does anyone dare call it a conspiracy? In the past three years or so there has been an enormous increase […]
The discarding of identity in Brazil’s media: Where being black and invisible is the rule rather than the exception
Note from BW of Brazil: I must admit, I stopped watching TV regularly several years ago. The media vehicle simply stopped being important to me. […]
“Women That Inspire”: Reflecting on a magical night when 16 incredible black Brazilian women commanded the stage for “TED Talks São Paulo”
Note from BW of Brazil: The struggle of black Brazilian women is one that has been steadily building momentum for the past few decades. Through […]
