Times of intolerance: cases of racial insults and racism grow in Piauí
Note from BW of Brazil: The future only knows where Brazil is headed but one thing seems to be certain: racism isn’t going anywhere anytime […]
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January 21: Afro-Brazilian religious leaders speak in favor of the National Day against Religious Intolerance
Note from BW of Brazil: Today is January 21st which is celebrated at the National Day against Religious Intolerance. Afro-Brazilian religions have a long and important […]
Journalist/activist reacts to the brutal murder of black/religious leader and Brazil’s climate of racism and religious intolerance
Note from BW of Brazil: Yesterday on the blog, BW of Brazil brought you news of the horrific murder of a well-respected leader in Afro-Brazilian […]
Film ‘Doctor Gama’ about Afro-Brazilian abolitionist Luiz Gama, debuts in theaters and streaming platform; lawyer legally liberated 500 slaves
Note from BBT: When you become aware of the history of African descendants in Brazil, you often times come to a sad conclusion: black Brazilians […]
Big Brother Brasil 21: From adored to hated – Popular rapper becomes the scorn of Brazil after arrogant behavior, abuse of colleagues on top rated reality show
Note from BBT: I’ll say it again. It’s just too much. This 21st season of Big Brother Brother that started off with so much promise […]
February 2: Get to know the history and religious fascination of the festa of the African orisha Iemanjá
Note from BBT: Why do so many people seem to feel a connection to the orixá (orisha) or African deity known as Iemanjá? In reality, […]
Bahian woman Suellen Massena finds success on the internet sharing proverbs of the Yorùbá people
Note from BBT: Anyone who has discovered black culture in Brazil, particularly in places such as Salvador, Bahia, will be familiar with the strong African […]
Yoruba Orixás and their similarities with Greek mythology and syncretism with Catholic saints
Note from BBT: The world of the orixás has long been fascinating to me. Having been into the Brazil thing for two decades now, there […]
“This is only for whites to wear”: employee denounces racism in market and gets fired
“This is only for whites to wear”: the employee denounces racism in the market and gets fired. Nataly was the victim of racist behavior and […]
Afro Brazilian Religions Continue to Influence Songwriters
Afro Brazilian Religions Continue to Influence Songwriters Note from BW of Brazil: It’s a given. If you’ve listened to enough Brazilian music, you’ve surely listened […]
Universal Church of Angola Accuses Brazilian billionaire Edir Macedo
Universal Church of Angola Accuses Brazilian billionaire Edir Macedo Note from BW of Brazil: I still remember some years ago, back in 2014, when one […]
Waldete Tristão Teaches Children About African Gods
Waldete Tristão Teaches Children About African Gods Note from BW of Brazil: Reading the piece below actually took me back to my elementary school years […]
‘Big Brother Brasil 20’ is a Microcosm of Brazil’s Everyday Racism
‘Big Brother Brasil 20’ is a Microcosm of Brazil’s Everyday Racism “What kind of person combs their hair with a pick?”: With jokes and subtleties, […]
Depicting Jesus: Mary and Joseph as Black Men and Women
Depicting Jesus: Mary and Joseph as Black Men and Women Mangueira and Grande Rio stand out with black Jesus and defense of Candomblé By Marques […]
