Black beauty is highlighted in the 2nd Encounter DiPretas in Simões Filho, Bahia
Note from BW of Brazil: Great to see so many public displays of pride in afro-textured hair! It seems as if thousands of black Brazilian […]
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From the northeast to the southeast, natural hair, African culture and empowerment are themes on the International Day of the Black Woman
Note from BW of Brazil: Several of our previous posts have been dedicated to the celebration of the International Afro-Latin American and Afro-Caribbean Women’s Day and […]
The rejection of kinky/curly hair: In video, black children make fun of black hair while Neymar spends R$7,000 per month to straighten and care for his
Note from BW of Brazil: A few weeks ago, I happened to come across a video circulating around social networks. In the clip entitled ‘Menina […]
In Rio, the “pleasure in being black”, afro dance and turban workshops mark the Week of Black Consciousness
Note from BW of Brazil: A lot of black Americans that I know often ask me when is the best time to visit Brazil. Usually […]
The appreciation of black identity – Encrespa Geral expo appreciates beauty through natural hair
Note from BW of Brazil: November is the National Month of Black Consciousness celebrated throughout Brazil in about 350 cities with the principal day of […]
Faces of Afro Brazil 27 – “You need to do something with that hair” and other reasons why we march
‘You need to do something with that hair’ “This is what Carolina heard in her job interview. The racism that she suffered many also […]
Popular TV host sets off a firestorm after comparing a black woman’s hair to a “witch’s broom”
Photo of dancer Arielle Macedo and TV host Fausto Silva Note from BW of Brazil: OK, so here we go again! It seems that it’s […]
“Negra Rosa, Rosa Negra” blog shares tips to help black women who want to transition to wearing natural hair
Note from BW of Brazil: In Brazil today, what one could call a natural hair revolution among Afro-Brazilian women continues to grow. The hair of […]
Maternity hospital blog writes that women are straightening hair in an attempt to make “children more beautiful” and provokes protests
Note from BW of Brazil: First things first, this news is actually not new; it’s actually from earlier in year (January 24th). But what happened […]
