Why is there no ‘Brazilian Beyoncé’? Because Brazil is more racist than it wants to admit!
Note from BW of Brazil: So it seems that even some white Brazilian journalists are “getting it”. In fact, the question posed in today’s article […]
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‘Myth of racial democracy is part of the education of the Brazilian,” says Congolese anthropologist living in Brazil
Note from BW of Brazil: The understanding of racism, the myth of racial democracy and how everyday Brazilians deny its existence or being racists themselves […]
During live televised Carnaval coverage, blond host refers to funk singer’s afro wig as a ‘brillo pad’
Note from BW of Brazil: So what else is new? I mean, it’s Brazil, which hopefully our readers know by now is nowhere near the […]
Representation matters! Brazilian child poses with ‘Stars Wars’ character doll that is ‘black like me’ and receives a message from actor John Boyega
Note from BW of Brazil: The story we bring you today represents so much that we discuss on this blog. This story blew up […]
When will racism in Brazil end up with imprisonment and instead of these “we are all such and such” campaigns?
Note from BW of Brazil: It’s a question we’ve long pondered here at BW of Brazil. In our almost four years of existence we’ve documented […]
Do Brazilians really believe that “we are all equal”? Actress Taís Araújo is latest victim of racist attacks on the internet
Note from BW of Brazil: If this were a criminal investigation, perhaps we would title it “The Latest from the Land of Racial Democracy, Exhibit […]
Group uses mythology of the orixás to create choreographies and dance workshops
Note from BW of Brazil:The history and importance of the Afro-Brazilian religion known as the Candomblé is an important piece to understanding the cultural heritage of […]
MC Carol’s turn: Black, fat and from the ghetto – Rio funkeira steals the show in Fox Life Brasil reality show ‘Lucky Ladies’
Note from BW of Brazil: Rio-style funk has been around for some time; at least two decades. And the genre has produced a number of […]
The price of success for black Brazilians – Career ascension is not a shield against racism
Note from BW of Brazil: Racism in Brazil is quite a peculiar thing. Well, perhaps racism itself is not what’s peculiar, but what is peculiar […]
Grupo Cultural Balé das Iyabas: presenting Africa, orixás and the feminine in dance
Note from BW of Brazil: First became aware of this group, Grupo Cultural Balé das Iyabas, from their appearance in the recent celebration of […]
Brazilian music sensation “MC Beyoncé” uses the pop princess’s name, Rhianna’s music and blew up on You Tube like Justin Beiber
Funkeira (funk singer) MC Beyoncé Note from BW of Brazil: Alright, so you may or may not be a fan of this type of music; […]
