Brazilian women don’t identify with standard of beauty shown on TV, says survey
Note from BW of Brazil: For the past year and half or so this blog has consistently given examples of Brazilian media’s refusal to more […]
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Blond ambition: the Brazilian Media’s Manufacturing of the white woman as standard of beauty and the place of black women
Top row: Sabrina Sato, Luciana Gimenez, Angélica, Eliana Bottom row: Renata Fan, Amanda Françoso, Patrícia Poeta “In a society aesthetically governed by a white paradigm…the […]
Meet WD, the singer with the soaring voice who became a favorite after singing ‘Eu Sou’, his song about resistance, race and prejudice on ‘The Voice Brasil’
Note from BBT: When I became aware of the subject of today’s post, I thought that it was very fitting that he would be featured […]
Even with the challenges of black authors publishing books in Brazil, Afro-Brazilian literature is gradually gaining more space in bookstores
Even with challenges of black authors publishing books in Brazil, the presence of Afro-Brazilian literature continues to grow By Marques Travae For years I’ve noted […]
Black Masculinities: Being a black man in Brazil is to live with a series of stereotypes, which involve gender, race and social class
“No question, being a black man is demanding. The fire’s in my eyes and the flames need fanning” – Talib Kweli “I grew up learning […]
Popular blond TV host Xuxa says in the next life she wants to come back as a black woman; actress Taís Araújo gives her a reality check
Note from BBT: Hol´lup. Xuxa said WHAT?, in my best DMX voice (RIP). When news broke in social networks a few days ago that the […]
From the favela slums of Salvador, Bahia, to international runways, the story of model Carlos Cruz is the subject of a documentary
Note from BBT: Several months ago I was having a conversation with a friend about the docu-series about the six championships won by Michael Jordan […]
“Go cut your nappy hair, it’s nothing to be proud of!”: Black conservative leads racist attacks on singer’s hair
Note from BBT: It seems that there’s no end to the absurdities that come out of this guy’s mouth. One of these days, I need […]
In a nation where the standard has always been white, self-esteem for black women is a survival strategy
In a nation where the standard has always been white, self-esteem for black women is a strategy of survival Note from BBT: Brazil has never […]
Rebeca Mello Disqualified from an Affirmative Action Program
Rebeca Mello Disqualified from an Affirmative Action Program Note from BBT: I swear, the more this continues, the more interesting it gets. It’s actually kind […]
Aline Andrade produces African Style Fashion for All Body Types
Aline Andrade produces African Style Fashion for All Body Types Note from BW of Brazil: Where do you buy your gear? When you bought your […]
Army Sergeant Ítalo Cerqueira: First Black Man To Win Contest
Army Sergeant Ítalo Cerqueira: First Black Man To Win Mister Brazil Contest Note from BW of Brazil: Yet another example of why it amazes me […]
Entre Pretos: Photo Shoot Values Self-Esteem of Black People
Entre Pretos: Photo Shoot Values Self-Esteem of Black People Note from BW of Brazil: When people claim that racism or white supremacy doesn’t exist or […]
Black Brazilian men and women accuse each other of having white preferences
Black Brazilian Men and Women Accused Of Having white Preferences Note from BW of Brazil: The relatively recent debate over palmitagem isn’t actually new at […]
