Project to translate works of African and black Latin American writers
Project to translate works of African and black Latin American writers Note from BBT: When I first came across this story, once again, I was […]
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Aline Andrade produces African Style Fashion for All Body Types
Aline Andrade produces African Style Fashion for All Body Types Note from BW of Brazil: Where do you buy your gear? When you bought your […]
Liberdade: São Paulo Neighborhood known for Slaves and Freed Blacks
Liberdade: São Paulo Neighborhood known for Slaves and Freed Blacks Note from BW of Brazil: It’s actually been a few years now, but for some […]
In Recife 5 Year old Falls 115 Feet to his Death due to Boss’s Negligence
In Recife 5 Year old Falls 115 Feet to his Death due to Boss’s Negligence Note from BW of Brazil: Just looking at the title […]
Death in Covid-19: Children of Domestic workers Call for Paid leave
After the death of a maid who contracted Covid-19 working for her employer returning from Italy, Death in Covid-19: Children of Domestic workers Call for […]
How The Coronavirus Brings Race and Class Differences in Brazil
How The Coronavirus Brings Race and Class Differences in Brazil Note from BW of Brazil: Of course with the wordwide hysteria surrounding covid-19, the issues […]
“É uma coisa de preta!” (It’s a Black Thing): In front of near all-black audience, six Afro-Brazilian comics debut black stand up comedy making light of racism
“É uma coisa preta!” (It’s a Black Thing): In front of near all-black audience, six Afro-Brazilian comics debut black stand up comedy making light of […]
“Ascension of blacks is very different from non-blacks in a company”: Whites the majority in elite jobs, blacks occupy vacancies that require little qualification
Note from BW of Brazil: The job in Brazil is often a tough cookie to crack, especially in the most expensive, most competitive city in […]
Man who sent racist messages to black photographer will be indicted for racism and slander; says he is not racist because he considers himself black
Note from BW of Brazil: You all should know by now that Brazil isn’t and has never been a racial democracy. I mean, you could […]
“Since when are blacks people? I didn’t see any slave women at your value”: Photographer is target of various racist insults through WhatsApp application
Note from BW of Brazil: In recent times, this blog has focused specifically on many outrageously racist acts as main stories, but every now and […]
Councilwoman Talíria Petrone of Niterói has received numerous death threats by phone; armed man invaded her party’s headquarters threatening to kill her
Note from BW of Brazil: It’s already been a week and a day since Rio councilwoman Marielle Franco was murdered in the streets of Rio. […]
Fists up!! Members of Afro-Brazilian intellectual debate group fill mall movie theater to watch Black Panther; pride, cheers and emotion symbolize the whole night
Note from BW of Brazil: After all of the hype and anticipation of the premier of the Marvel film Black Panther in São Paulo, I’m […]
The price of being black & successful: Book by actor Lázaro Ramos presents a microcosm of obstacles Brazil constructs in the paths of its black citizens
Note from BW of Brazil: The talented actor Lázaro Ramos has appeared on the pages of this blog numerous times, particularly over the past few […]
Famed writer Carolina de Jesus was a dark-skinned black woman with wooly hair; should a fair-skinned woman with straight hair portray her in a play?
Note from BW of Brazil: When I first became aware of this story I must say I was kinda like, “Here we go again!” A […]
