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“Everything points to a political motivation behind this execution”, says member of anti-fascist police group on the murder of Rio councilwoman Marielle Franco

March 18, 2018 Marques Travae 2

Note from BW of Brazil: In our ongoing coverage of the murder of Rio-based city council member Marielle Franco, some very intriguing opinions have surfaced […]

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Bullets used in execution of Marielle Franco were sold to Military Police in 2006; same bullets used in police bloodbath resulting in 23 death hit in 2015

March 18, 2018 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: Brazil is still reeling from the brutal murder of Rio councilwoman Marielle Franco and her driver last Wednesday. But along […]

Tens of thousands take to the streets in several capital cities throughout Brazil in protests and memory of slain councilwoman Marielle Franco

March 17, 2018 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: The shock, outrage and profound sadness can still be felt throughout the entire nation. In scenes reminiscent of the multitudes […]

Rio councilwoman Marielle Franco assassinated with four shots to the head; in execution style murder, assailants also killed the driver of the vehicle

March 16, 2018 Marques Travae 5

Note from BW of Brazil: When I was going up an elevator this morning, I had no idea why people in my WhatsApp groups were […]

For the first time in Brazil, Viola Davis learns Afro-Brazilian history, visits a samba school and records an interview to promote ‘The Woman King’ film

September 24, 2022 Marques Travae 0

Note from BBT: By now, most of you have probably already heard all of the hoopla surrounding the new Viola Davis film The Woman King. […]

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’

November 26, 2021 Marques Travae 0

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 […]

Raça Brasil, Brazil’s longest-running magazine targeting the Afro-Brazilian population, celebrates 25 years

September 21, 2021 Marques Travae 0

Note from BBT: Reaching twenty-five years is always an accomplishment, whether we’re talking about a marriage, some record-breaking sports feat or a business. Twenty-five years […]

Weeks after the torching of a statue of man known for killing Indians and blacks, city of são Paulo announces construction of statues of five black personalities

August 19, 2021 Marques Travae 0

São Paulo will have five new statues of black personalities Writer Carolina de Jesus will be one of those honored By Marques Travae with information […]

Two more black lives that didn’t seem to matter: In Rio, 24-year-old model/designer Kathlen Romeu struck down during police action; she was 14 weeks pregnant

June 14, 2021 Marques Travae 1

Note from BBT: You know, there comes a time when you simply run out of words to express your sentiments. This is especially true when you […]

‘Enciclopédia Negra’: New ‘Black Encyclopedia’ presents more than 500 black Brazilian personalities, known and unknown, from different times in history

April 3, 2021 Marques Travae 0

Note from BBT: I’ve mentioned many times how it was Africana: The Encyclopedia of African and African-American History that led me to a now two […]

Black Speeches: On Black Consciousness Day in Brazil, TV special presented historical speeches of people who fought for racial causes from 1600 to today

March 3, 2021 Marques Travae 1

Note from BBT: The February Black History Month in the United States officially ended a few days ago. The November Month of Black Consciousness in […]

56 years without Al Hajj Malik Al-Shabazz: How Malcolm X’s ‘dangerous mind’ helped shape Brazilian rap in the 1990s

February 21, 2021 Marques Travae 0

Note from BBT: Today, February 21, 2021, marks the 56th anniversary of the murder of one the greatest anti-racist activists of all-time, Malcolm X. I […]

With Harriet Tubman being considered for the first black woman to grace an American bill, here are a few black Brazilian women to consider for the Brazilian REAL

February 5, 2021 Marques Travae 0

Note from BBT: For anyone who knows me and my political views, they can attest to the fact that I saw this past election cycle […]

Racist and neo-Nazis death threats to black and trans councilwomen and mayor alarm and expose advance of extremism in Brazil

January 19, 2021 Marques Travae 0

Note from BBT: With all eyes focused on the actions of white nationalists in the US and the clear understanding on how people are and […]

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“Everything points to a political motivation behind this execution”, says member of anti-fascist police group on the murder of Rio councilwoman Marielle Franco

Bullets used in execution of Marielle Franco were sold to Military Police in 2006; same bullets used in police bloodbath resulting in 23 death hit in 2015

Tens of thousands take to the streets in several capital cities throughout Brazil in protests and memory of slain councilwoman Marielle Franco

Rio councilwoman Marielle Franco assassinated with four shots to the head; in execution style murder, assailants also killed the driver of the vehicle

For the first time in Brazil, Viola Davis learns Afro-Brazilian history, visits a samba school and records an interview to promote ‘The Woman King’ film

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’

Raça Brasil, Brazil’s longest-running magazine targeting the Afro-Brazilian population, celebrates 25 years

Weeks after the torching of a statue of man known for killing Indians and blacks, city of são Paulo announces construction of statues of five black personalities

Two more black lives that didn’t seem to matter: In Rio, 24-year-old model/designer Kathlen Romeu struck down during police action; she was 14 weeks pregnant

‘Enciclopédia Negra’: New ‘Black Encyclopedia’ presents more than 500 black Brazilian personalities, known and unknown, from different times in history

Black Speeches: On Black Consciousness Day in Brazil, TV special presented historical speeches of people who fought for racial causes from 1600 to today

With Harriet Tubman being considered for the first black woman to grace an American bill, here are a few black Brazilian women to consider for the Brazilian REAL

Racist and neo-Nazis death threats to black and trans councilwomen and mayor alarm and expose advance of extremism 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

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

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