Brazil: Where "The Help" is still an unequal reality for black women
The 2011 film “The Help” portrayed the cruel realities of the lives of black domestic workers in 1960s Mississippi. In modern day Brazil, the […]
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In video from the state of Espírito Santo, black woman having a psychological breakdown seen being punched, kneed in face by Military Police
Note from BBT: In Brazil for the past week or so, there have been a string of shocking incidents that have made headlines. Well, to […]
For the first time, three black Brazilian diplomats occupy posts in the Brazilian embassy in Washington DC
Note from BBT: It was just over a month ago that I published a story about the life and career of Brazil’s first black ambassador, […]
Black men and black women are loving each other: How Afrocentric relationships reverberate with processes of self-affirmation of black cultural identity
Note from BBT: When we speak of the question of black unity and why it is necessary, it appears to be a topic that’s pretty simple. […]
May 13: What abolition? 133 years after the end of slavery in Brazil, racism and state violence still plague the black population
Note from BBT: Having been forced to take a brief hiatus in this past week, there has been a mountain of news stories that I’ve […]
“Unsubmissive black women are the terror of Brazil”: Filmmaker Sabrina Fidalgo comments on black personalities that Brazil doesn’t tolerate
Note from BBT: I haven’t been able to adequately address or break down what the elimination of rapper Karol Conká from the Big Brother Brasil […]
“My mother is white, my daughter is white, I can’t support black unity”: Mixed race rapper’s comments evidence a dilemma in Brazil’s black struggle
“My mother is white, my daughter is white, I can’t support black unity”: Mixed race rappers comments evidence a dilemna in Brazil’s black struggle By […]
Sementes: Documentary explores the rise of black women in politics
Sementes: Documentary explores the rise of black women in politics Note from BBT: Brazil has always been a country that has reserved some of its […]
Director Jeferson De focuses on cruel reality of black life and death
Note from BBT: We’ve all heard the saying “time flies”, and this definitely applies to the film that is the focus of today’s post. It’s […]
Ângelo Assumpção on How Racism Derailed His Career | Black Balled Gymnast
Black balled: Gymnast Ângelo Assumpção on how racism derailed his career Note from BBT: Black balled? In the 21st century. It’s a reality. When I became […]
“Pretos na Moda” Exposes racism in Brazil’s fashion industry
“Pretos na Moda” Exposes racism in Brazil’s fashion industry “Sorry, you don’t fit the brand’s profile”: Black model campaign “Pretos na Moda” (blacks in fashion) […]
The fall of Wilson Simonal: Downfall of Brazil’s first black Pop Star
The fall of Wilson Simonal: Downfall of Brazil’s first black Pop Star Note from BW of Brazil: I still remember very clearly the first time […]
Fear of the fro? Dancer is the Target of Brazil’s Anti-blackness
Fear of the fro? Dancer is the target of Brazil’s anti-blackness Note from BW of Brazil: When I first saw this photo I thought to […]
Funk feud Re Match: Ludmilla Again Insulted With Racist Taunts
Funk feud Re Match: Ludmilla Again Insulted With Racist Taunts Funk feud, Re match: Tensions escalate as singers Ludmilla and Anitta continue their beef; Ludmilla […]
