The black man and the myth of male privilege
Note from BBT: I want to start today’s post off with a question. When was the last time you had a discussion or debate with […]
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The loneliness of black men who, alone, meet death
Note from BBT: When I came across this piece by the photographer and social influencer Roger Cipó, from the title alone, I knew needed to […]
In the 19th century, Hemetério dos Santos became first black professor of the Institute of Education, fought for racial equality, education for blacks
Note from BBT: Another great thing that I noted about black Brazilian social movements are the demand for a recovery of lost history. I’m not […]
“What profile do I fit?” – Racial Profiling: Why are black men in vehicles suspicious?
Note from BBT: There is simply no way to get around the fact. In Brazil, if you’re classified as black or of African ancestry, your phenotype […]
Engineer makes history in technology among black Brazilians and joins Forbes list of innovators
Note from BBT: These are some very intriguing times here in Brazil in relation to its black population. On the one hand, we have an […]
Bike stolen in upper crust neighborhood in Rio – Who is the teacher and who is the criminal? Case speaks volumes about racial stereotypes in Brazil
Note from BBT: So, what came to my mind after I heard about this story a few days ago? A few things. 1, black people aren’t […]
In the city of Caieiras, video shows military police officer knocking out 33-year old black man with one punch
Note from BBT: Sometimes, I do have to wonder. Is this just the way it is, really, or is there some sort of manipulation going […]
Bike riding while black: YouTuber recording video for channel interrupted when police approach him with guns drawn
Note from BBT: What more can anyone say beyond ‘why?’. As what happens on social networks these days, on Sunday I saw this video being […]
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 […]
“I’m not racist; my father has hair like yours!”: When is a comment racist? Sometimes, it depends on intent as black hair takes center stage on reality show
Note from BBT: I swear, if you wanna learn about Brazil, in many ways, all you gotta do is watch or follow the news from […]
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 […]
In a recent issue, GQ Brasil magazine featured three covers with black men; meet Agatha Barbosa, a fashion producer responsible for making it happen
Note from BBT: Another story from the vault. The origins of today’s post actually go back to last July of last year and even though […]
Juliano Moreiro: On his 149th birthday, Google doodle pays homage to Brazil’s “Father of Psychiatry”
Note from BBT: This is a scenario I’m very much familiar with. Going to Michigan schools as a child, a teenager and as an adult, […]
Meet Ernesto Batista Mané Júnior, a diplomat and nuclear scientist that speaks five languages
Note from BBT: You really have to love stories such as this one. 37-year old Ernesto Batista Mané Júnior is doing the thing. Not only […]
