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Brazilian art still doesn’t know how to deal with black people, says writer Ana Maria Gonçalves

July 24, 2016 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: You know, sometimes when you analyze a situation long enough and catch the vibe of what the people are feeling, you […]

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In the 1970s, Brazil’s intelligence agencies spied on black organizations; sought to frame the movement’s most outspoken activist

July 29, 2014 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: Persons who are not familiar with Brazil’s history and the question of race often ask why it appears that the […]

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With drama, poetry and consciousness, the Coletivo Negro theater group brings black theatrical and political aesthetic to the stage

March 25, 2014 Marques Travae 2

Note from BW of Brazil: Although Brazil is often described as the country with the largest black population in the world outside of Africa, one […]

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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, […]

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Jesse Jackson meets with former president Lula, highlights the plight of black Brazilians and envisions Afro-Brazilian president

November 21, 2013 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: Anticipation ran high with the arrival of long-time Civil/Human Rights activist Jesse Jackson to Brazil to participate in another of […]

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Journalism award seeks to present the black woman as protagonist with positive image

June 26, 2013 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: In an ongoing attempt to bring more positive visibility to black Brazilian women that has already included writing contests, books, […]

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Mercedes Batista: First black woman featured as dancer in Municipal Theater in Rio; introduced African elements into modern Brazilian dance

April 15, 2013 Marques Travae 0

Mercedes Ignácia da Silva Krieger, Mercedes Batista, was born in 1921, in the city of Campos dos Goytacazes, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, […]

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In memoriam: Thereza Santos (1930-2012) – The life of a warrior

December 28, 2012 Marques Travae 0

Last week on December 19th, the struggle for black liberation lost a great warriors: Thereza Santos. Because she was Brazilian from a Portuguese-speaking country, the […]

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In memoriam: Edialeda Salgado do Nascimento, speaker of five languages and first black woman to be named a Secretary of State in Brazil, on her amazing career, being a black woman and black history

December 22, 2012 Marques Travae 0

In memory, these are the words of the late Edialeda Salgado do Nascimento (1941-2010), the first black woman to assume a position of Secretary of State of […]

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Black (negro) or African descendant (afrodescendente)? What’s in a term? Three well-known Brazilians weigh in on which term they prefer to define themselves

November 26, 2012 Marques Travae 2

When speaking of racial classification or identity in Brazil, things can get quite complex. On the one hand, various reports have proclaimed Brazil to have the largest black […]

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Why do black Brazilian men prefer blondes? Part 1

September 29, 2012 Marques Travae 9

Image taken from Raça Brasil magazine I still remember the conversation. It was September of the year 2000 and I was kicking it with my new […]

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Brazilian TV network’s usage of blackface and stereotypes causes outrage in online community

June 23, 2012 Marques Travae 0

Once again, the Brazilian media has been accused of promoting demeaning images of its black population. The online social network, Correio Nagô, that presents itself as […]

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Brazilian TV network’s usage of blackface and stereotypes causes outrage in online community

June 23, 2012 Marques Travae 0

Once again, the Brazilian media has been accused of promoting demeaning images of its black population. The online social network, Correio Nagô, that presents itself as […]

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Simone Diniz: Brazil’s "would be Rosa Parks", the Brazilian state and the suppression of black rights

March 8, 2012 Marques Travae 0

Simone André Diniz In revisiting this case that actually began 15 years ago this month, I highlight the fact that when court cases bring justice […]

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  • “Foreigners think that Brazil is black and mulata; but there are blonds too!” Comments of popular TV host from the 90s show concern with country’s image

    Note from BBT: Several days ago, Brazil’s online black community expressed its discomfort, rejection and repudiation of the thoughts of one of the country’s richest […]

  • “Will the baby be born light?”: Like Meghan Markle, black Brazilian mothers have heard this question

    Note from BBT: When I read the comments made by Meghan Markle a few days ago in an interview with Oprah Winfrey, all I could […]

  • Black representativeness in the field of health: Once a rarity to see a black doctor, these professionals are making history in their fields

    Black consciousness: black representativeness in health By Thays Moura and Black Brazil Today In Brazil, November 20th is a very important date as is the […]

  • After experiencing traumas in sessions with white therapists, more black Brazilians seek psychologists of the same color

    Note from BBT: This is a topic I can relate to very well, even never having brought up the topic of race with a white […]

  • “White girls never look at me!” How one participant’s desire to swirl on popular reality show raises questions about the self-esteem of black men

    “White girls never look at me!” Recent incident on Big Brother Brasil reality show raises questions about the self-esteem of black men By Marques Travae […]

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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

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In a period of two weeks, three well-known Afro-Brazilian entertainers die from Covid-19; country continues to set record numbers with deadly second wave

April 5, 2021 1

Guinea pigs? Popular TV host Xuxa suggests prisoners be used to test vaccines instead of animals; Brazil’s prison population is nearly 2/3 black and brown

April 1, 2021 2

‘Executive Order’ is being hyped as best Brazilian film since City of God; plot surrounds Brazilian government attempting to deport blacks back to Africa

March 25, 2021 3

March 22: The birthday of Jorge Ben, the guitarist who revolutionized Brazilian music mixing Samba, Bossa Nova and Soul with lyrics that celebrated blackness

March 24, 2021 0
  • With “This is My Color” campaign and commercial, Avon launches makeup products to meet needs of wide range of black skin tones

    Note from BBT: It’s been 20 years and it’s the same story. There’s an old saying that says that, the more things change, the more […]

  • Ten Black Brazilians included on 2020 MIPAD | Black Brazil Today

    Ten Black Brazilians included on 2020 MIPAD | Black Brazil Today

    Note from BBT: Black Brazilians have been regularly featured on the Most Influential People of African Descent list for the past few years and 2020 […]

  • Bombril scouring pad "Krespinha" Stereotypes Associate Product

    Bombril scouring pad “Krespinha” Stereotypes Associate Product

    Bombril scouring pad “Krespinha” Stereotypes Associate Product Note from BW of Brazil: So, here we go again. I’ve said it before, sometimes I really do […]

  • Brazilian Governmental Campaign for Economic Recovery

    Brazilian Governmental Campaign for Economic Recovery

    Brazilian Governmental Campaign for Economic Recovery Note from BW of Brazil: OK, I know this story actually made headlines two weeks ago, but as a […]

  • Brazils advertising industry Continues to Value Whiteness

    Brazil’s advertising industry Continues to Value Whiteness

    Brazil’s advertising industry Continues to Value Whiteness Note from BW of Brazil: Last month, on December 24th, made 20 years since I developed an interest […]

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