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The Frente Negra Brasileira: In the 1930s, government and intelligence agencies extinguished the first large scale Afro-Brazilian rights organization

January 30, 2014 Marques Travae 12

Note from BW of Brazil: When many people around the world think of the black struggle for equality it is often immediately associated with figures such […]

Liberdade: São Paulo Neighborhood known for Slaves and Freed Blacks

July 3, 2020 Marques Travae 0

Liberdade: São Paulo Neighborhood known for Slaves and Freed Blacks Note from BW of Brazil: It’s actually been a few years now, but for some […]

The Passivity of Brazilian Society in the Face of Black Genocide

June 9, 2020 Marques Travae 0

The passivity of Brazilian Society in the Face of Black Genocide Note from BW of Brazil: Before you read the article to come, let me […]

No Black Panthers here!! During Brazil’s Military Dictatorship, it was common for police to snatch black men with afros off the streets and shave their heads

February 4, 2019 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: Most of the posts on this blog keep you up to date on how race relations, racial politics, racism, identity, […]

“You are black, do you think they’ll give you an (acting) opportunity that is not a slave or a maid?” – Black actors speak of difficulty working in Brazilian market

May 17, 2018 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: The discussion over the actor/character representation of the Globo TV prime time novela Segundo Sol has been a hot topic […]

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“In Brazil it’s normal to be racist, abnormal is to fight against it”

July 5, 2016 Marques Travae 3

Note from BW of Brazil: It’s something we’ve pointed out in a number of previous posts here on the blog. There is nothing new about […]

One of Brazil’s most important groups for preserverance of black culture, the Solano Trindade Popular Theater celebrates 40 years

April 4, 2015 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: One of the most important figures in Afro-Brazilian History and Culture, Solando Tridade was born on July 24, 1908, in the […]

Why must my hair be straight to see the ‘best in me’?

March 27, 2015 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: The past few decades have brought about a number of activists, blogs, collectives and groups that are challenging what we […]

“In Brazil, Ferguson happens everyday”: But where is the widespread protest?

December 13, 2014 Marques Travae 2

Note from BW of Brazil: No, the “hands up, don’t shoot” pose in the photo above is not from Ferguson, Missouri, nor is it from […]

No black power in a democracy – With no promises from any presidential candidate, Afro-Brazilians can only vote and hope for the best

October 26, 2014 Marques Travae 4

Note from BW of Brazil: In reality, this should come as no surprise. Over a month ago we posted an article that showed that even with […]

Brazil and United States promote cultural exchange program between black public school students

June 5, 2014 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: Historical and cultural connections, common slave histories as well as struggles against social exclusion, inequality and racism have just a […]

Theodosina Ribeiro: The first black woman elected to São Paulo’s city council. Now in her 80s, she is still committed to the advancement of Afro-Brazilians

March 23, 2014 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: Theodosina Ribeiro is an important reference for black women in the political struggle in Brazil. She was the first black […]

100 years of Abdias do Nascimento: Brazil’s greatest modern day black leader

March 14, 2014 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: Today marks a milestone that should be remembered in the worldwide struggle for black liberation. On this date in 1914, […]

Racionais MCs, “Brazil’s Public Enemy”, participate in director Spike Lee’s upcoming documentary about Brazil

February 25, 2014 Marques Travae 3

Note from BW of Brazil: Gotta give props to Spike Lee. When I first heard that he was planning to record a documentary about Brazil’s […]

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The Frente Negra Brasileira: In the 1930s, government and intelligence agencies extinguished the first large scale Afro-Brazilian rights organization

Liberdade: São Paulo Neighborhood known for Slaves and Freed Blacks

The Passivity of Brazilian Society in the Face of Black Genocide

No Black Panthers here!! During Brazil’s Military Dictatorship, it was common for police to snatch black men with afros off the streets and shave their heads

“You are black, do you think they’ll give you an (acting) opportunity that is not a slave or a maid?” – Black actors speak of difficulty working in Brazilian market

“In Brazil it’s normal to be racist, abnormal is to fight against it”

One of Brazil’s most important groups for preserverance of black culture, the Solano Trindade Popular Theater celebrates 40 years

Why must my hair be straight to see the ‘best in me’?

“In Brazil, Ferguson happens everyday”: But where is the widespread protest?

No black power in a democracy – With no promises from any presidential candidate, Afro-Brazilians can only vote and hope for the best

Brazil and United States promote cultural exchange program between black public school students

Theodosina Ribeiro: The first black woman elected to São Paulo’s city council. Now in her 80s, she is still committed to the advancement of Afro-Brazilians

100 years of Abdias do Nascimento: Brazil’s greatest modern day black leader

Racionais MCs, “Brazil’s Public Enemy”, participate in director Spike Lee’s upcoming documentary about Brazil

‘Marias Chuteiras’: Brazil’s ‘soccer gold diggers’ are mostly interested in top soccer players; relationships lead to tens of thousands in monthly child support

Why do many foreigners see Brazilian women as sexual objects?

Black children are dressed as slaves in Independence Day civic parade in Paraná state in southern Brazil

‘’Yes, interracial love does exist, but some black people also use white people as a social passport, to feel more accepted’’, according to social influencer

Black men and black women are loving each other: How Afrocentric relationships reverberate with processes of self-affirmation of black cultural identity

In 2022, the World Cup starts on Black Consciousness Day and revives memory of the anti-racist struggle in Brazil

‘Marias Chuteiras’: Brazil’s ‘soccer gold diggers’ are mostly interested in top soccer players; relationships lead to tens of thousands in monthly child support

Once excluded from Brazil’s soccer fields, black players are now regularly the majority on the country’s World Cup team

Singer Anitta is a superstar, but for some, she is a terrible example with which to educate girls but that modern women feminists turn a blind eye

Juliana Nalú continues to be one of the great Brazilian models abroad; now being featured in brands of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian, she is destined to become a top model

Juliana Nalú continues to be one of the great Brazilian models abroad; now being featured in brands of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian, she is destined to become a top model

White couples, mixed couples and gay couples, but why did Brazilian advertisers ignore black couples on Brazil’s Valentine’s Day?

With “This is My Color” campaign and commercial, Avon launches makeup products to meet needs of wide range of black skin tones

Ten Black Brazilians included on 2020 MIPAD | Black Brazil Today

Bombril scouring pad “Krespinha” Stereotypes Associate Product