The extinction of black, brown, yellow and beige: The extinction of the black race in Brazil
Note from BW of Brazil: Well, it’s a conversation that many people don’t seem to want to have. Depending on where you live in Brazil, […]
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Brazilian students receive honorable mention in the biggest science fair in the world
Note from BW of Brazil: In the past few decades we’ve seen black Brazilians making strides in a number areas outside of the realm that […]
Celebrating 35 years, Olodum maintains its roots and the struggle for the affirmation of black culture
Note from BW of Brazil: Anyone who has had the pleasure of visiting Salvador, Bahia, known as the country’s center of black culture, knows that […]
Research shows that black women are excluded from Brazilian cinema; represent only 4.4% of casts of films
Note from BW of Brazil: The Brazilian movie market, like its television industry, is a virtual colony of American productions. TV networks such as Globo, […]
Carnaval may be over in 80% black Salvador, but apartheid remains the rule
Note from BW of Brazil: Yes, the Carnaval season has once again come and gone in Brazil. And while the party will no doubt continue […]
A true success story: After 20 years in Italy, 90s Dance music star Corona returns to Brazil.
Note from BW of Brazil: Today’s feature is a blast from the past. If any of you are fans of ’90s-era dance music, you may […]
After rejecting two popular black actors, FIFA chooses a white couple for the ceremonial Final Draw of World Cup teams
Note from BW of Brazil: Well, once again the “dictatorship of whiteness” prevails in a situation involving Brazil. There’s a lot going here so let’s […]
Today is the National Day of Black Consciousness in Brazil; holiday now celebrated in more than 1,000 cities!
Note from BW of Brazil: Today, the day set aside for the observance of Black Consciousness, History and Struggle is a holiday celebrated in more […]
It’s easier to deal with racism in Germany than in Brazil; this is one black Brazilian woman’s conclusion after having lived in both societies
Note from BW of Brazil: Comparisons in terms of the race issue and the cross cultural exchanges and experiences of people are very fruitful, as […]
Carnival season begins with accusations of "apartheid" against black bloco afro groups in Salvador
Although it may appear that it’s early to start talking about Carnaval as the event doesn’t actually start until late February, but in reality, the […]
"What are you blacks doing here?": Three black men beaten and electroshocked by security – How racism works in Brazil
A few weeks ago, three black men were assaulted, beaten and given electroshocks from a stun gun by security guards at a concert in southern […]
Edjane dos Santos Nascimento is crowned Ebony Goddess of 2012
Edjane dos Santos Nascimento is crowned Ebony Goddess of 2012 by Ilê Aiyê On the night of Saturday, January 28th, the bloco afro known Ilê Aiyê crowned its queen […]
Edjane dos Santos Nascimento is crowned Ebony Goddess of 2012
Edjane dos Santos Nascimento is crowned Ebony Goddess of 2012 by Ilê Aiyê On the night of Saturday, January 28th, the bloco afro known Ilê […]
