Preta Gil, Jair Bolsonaro and the promiscuous stereotype of black women
One of the most controversial stories from 2011 involved an exchange being singer Preta Gil and federal deputy* Jair Bolsonaro. On March 28th, during the […]
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Preta Gil, Jair Bolsonaro and the stereotype of the promiscuous black woman
One of the most controversial stories from 2011 involved an exchange being singer Preta Gil and federal deputy* Jair Bolsonaro. On March 28th, during the […]
When white Brazilian women discover that their whiteness doesn’t mobilize privileges in Europe
Note from BBT: I have been fascinated with the concept of racial classification and identity going all the back to my childhood. Thinking back to […]
After announcing a majority black cast and black writers for the first time in series history, long-running Brazilian soap opera is abruptly canceled
Note from BBT: Hol’lup, pump the brakes. Well, maybe that should be slam on the brakes. The story that I want to discuss today is […]
Black Bandits: How Brazil’s media continues to perpetuate the racist image of black criminals
Black Bandits: How Brazil’s media continues to perpetuate the racist image of black criminals By Marques Travae In past reports I have referenced the works […]
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 […]
OUR TURN – Invisible on small screen, black Brazilians create their own ‘TV channels’
Note from BBT: As the title of the piece below says, it’s black Brazil’s turn to shine in the media. For years, this blog as […]
“No, I’m not Angolan”: What does an American look like? Professor recalls incident detailing being an African-American in Brazil
Note from BBT: I always like to learn about the experiences of other black Americans or other non-Brazilian blacks from other countries in Brazil. Often […]
“Teacher, to be a princess, you have to be white”; Bahian teacher shocked by comment made by one of her young students
Note from BBT: Obviously, this is a topic that I’ve been familiar with for some time. If you happen to be black or just non-white […]
On April 7th, one of Brazil’s most beloved humorists, Mussum, would have turned 80; musician’s life and career symbolize changing attitudes on race in Brazil
Note from BBT: I can’t say for sure when I became aware of the late, great Mussum as a comic figure. I was familiar with […]
Actress Naruna Costa: “To protect myself, I avoided roles that sexualize black women”
Note from BBT: It’s been a minute since I discussed the position of black women and black Brazilians in general in film, TV and theater…Well, […]
With 99% black cast, new Brazilian comedy series ‘Casa da Vó’ (Grandma’s House), being compared to ‘Everybody Hates Chris’
Note from BBT: With demands for representation getting louder and louder and Brazilian media unwilling to put any resources behind productions created, produced and starring […]
Big Brother Brasil 21: From adored to hated – Popular rapper becomes the scorn of Brazil after arrogant behavior, abuse of colleagues on top rated reality show
Note from BBT: I’ll say it again. It’s just too much. This 21st season of Big Brother Brother that started off with so much promise […]
New comedy “Casa da Vó” (Grandma’s House) opens Wolo TV streaming service, the first focused on the black population
Note from BBT: Feliz Ano Novo to everyone reading this! This first post of 2021 is actually a report from the last week of 2020, […]
