Reflections on Racism in The Constructivist School of Laranjeiras
Reflections on Racism in The Constructivist School of Laranjeiras Note from BW of Brazil: The existence of racism in Brazil’s educational system has been documented […]
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Again?!?! Five days after Rio security guard suffocates black teen to death, in Bahian bank, Military Police soldier puts black businessman in headlock!
Note from BW of Brazil: When you cover race-oriented stories for as long as I have, you can’t really be shocked by the everyday incidents, […]
“Structural racism makes black people really sick”: Psychologist Lívia Marques warns of tragic consequences of structural racism on black bodies
Note from BW of Brazil: The discussion of racism and white supremacy in Brazil are topics that have been covered extensively on this blog. From […]
Director of Vogue Brasil heavily criticized for party photos many associated with slavery; critics say black women appear as house slaves serving master’s mistress
Note from BW of Brazil: I’ve said this before. After so many outrageous incidents that are either blatantly racist or just very disrespectful to black […]
“Who is this black nigger? Is he your father or husband?”: Woman says she was fired from job on first day after owner saw her husband
“Who is this black nigger? Is he your father or husband?”: Woman says she was fired from job on first day after owner saw her […]
On the swirling tendencies of black women: Justifying their interracial relationships without being shamed like black men
Note from BW of Brazil: For today’s material, we re-visit a topic that regular readers are very familiar with. This issue of black Brazilian women pointing […]
“Because of being white, Elvis occupied the place of the blacks”: Singer Negra Li embroiled in controversy after statements about Elvis Presley – Apologizes, but what did she say wrong?
“Because of being white, Elvis occupied the place of the blacks”: Singer Negra Li embroiled in controversy after statements about Elvis Presley – Apologizes, but […]
“Don’t vote for Bolsonaro: For blacks, a question of self-love”; prominent black voices fear extreme-right candidate and see his election as very serious for the black population
Note from BW of Brazil: The time has come. This morning, millions of Brazilians will head to the polls to make their choice for the […]
Considered one of “the most influential blacks under 40”, Rene Silva still has to deal with attitudes that blacks should stay in “their place”
Considered one of “the most influential blacks under 40”, Rene Silva still has to deal with attitudes that blacks should stay in “their place” By […]
Journalist Alline Prado, Globo TV’s first and only black host of ‘Video Show’ program, is fired and replaced by 4 white women; network wanted a ‘more neutral’ person
Journalist Alline Prado, Globo TV’s first and only black host of ‘Video Show’ program, is fired and replaced by 4 white women; network wanted a […]
“Can I take out all my hair and put in blond hair?”, a 3-year old black girl asks her mother – The effects of whiteness on black children
Note from BW of Brazil: If you really want to know how perceptions of race affect people, all you really need to do is talk to […]
“Why do you think the majority of residents of (low income) communities are black?”Street sweeper gives class on history and racism in video and goes viral
Note from BW of Brazil: Who says you can’t learn something from a street sweeper? Everyday in our busy lives, we passed by all sorts […]
Is there a double standard on beauty and “big hair”? Recent reactions to a black woman not being able to secure employment due to her hair seem to suggest yes
Note from BW of Brazil: It’s quite obvious that Brazil doesn’t like natural, cabelo crespo (kinky/curly) hair. It should be quite obvious by now. Recently, […]
(Only) slavery (doesn’t) explain the current situation of black Brazilians
Note from BW of Brazil: You would think that the title of today’s article would be totally obvious to anyone who reads it, but it […]
