The ambiguous trajectory of racism in futebol in Brazil
Note from BW of Brazil: The question of racism is a topic that we frequently approach on this blog and for a number of reasons. […]
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In the state of Acre, 100% of female prisoners are black women
Note from BW of Brazil: The state of Acre is one of the smallest of Brazil’s 26 states. Located in the southwest region of the […]
Police identify 30 people in investigation of internet racism against popular actress – but black Brazilians are called “monkey” everyday: what will they do about this when the victim isn’t famous?
Note from BW of Brazil: Below we present a short update on the situation involving the racist hostility directed at actress Taís Araújo last week in […]
Overcoming obesity and becoming a champion weightlifter, in search for sponsors, Josélia Oliveira was told they wouldn’t support her because “blacks don’t sell”
Note from BW of Brazil: It’s always great to see people overcoming obstacles and fighting their place in the sun even when there are those […]
Driving while black: University student aggressively arrested by Military Police as a suspect of stealing his own car
Note from BW of Brazil: Is it just me or does this type of story sound very familiar? Afro-Brazilian arrested as a suspect of a crime. […]
Whipping your racism: A little story demonstrating the racist words, phrases and thoughts embedded in everyday Brazil
Note from BW of Brazil: Very creative text! Today’s piece is a work of fiction written by Stephanie Ribeiro who has been featured on the […]
When black elites sell out black activism: Female college professor fired over her protest of controversial TV series
Note from BW of Brazil: The controversial television series Sexo e as negas comes to a close as its final episode airs tomorrow night. The […]
Black professionals are a minority in the first echelon of the Executive Branch
Note from BW of Brazil: Although one could argue that improvements have been made in terms of racial inequalities over the past decade or so, […]
