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Black men and black women are loving each other: How Afrocentric relationships reverberate with processes of self-affirmation of black cultural identity

July 19, 2021 Marques Travae 0

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. […]

Amor Preto: The Cure for a generation thirsty for integration with enslavers

December 22, 2019 Marques Travae 1

Amor Preto: The Cure for a generation thirsty for integration with enslavers Note from BW of Brazil: I came across the piece below several months […]

Joice Berth talks about the construction of affections of black women

March 27, 2019 Marques Travae 7

Joice Berth talks about the construction of affections of black women Note from BW of Brazil: I can never tire of exploring this issue. Because, […]

As the Brazilian media continues to marginalize their talents, Afro-Brazilian actors take to stages in Rio to bring the black voice and experience to the public

September 6, 2018 Marques Travae 0

As the Brazilian media continues to marginalize their talents, Afro-Brazilian actors take to stages in Rio to bring the black voice and experience to the […]

Beyond the Disney fairy tales: When we ignore that the real cause of the result of black relationships is a consequence of racism

August 26, 2018 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: I know that a lot of us tend to believe that relationships across races and cultures are a demonstration of […]

Why is it a big deal that two black journalists recently anchored a news program together? It’s the first time ever and black news anchors are 3.7% of the total!

August 11, 2018 Marques Travae 0

Rede TV network makes history featuring the first black duo to anchor a news program By Marques Travae In a follow-up to a story presented […]

Afrocentric love is, in addition to taking care of ourselves, a detoxification process from a Eurocentric standard that affects us all

August 4, 2018 Marques Travae 6

Note from BW of Brazil: The ideas and opinions expressed in today’s post are slowly beginning to catch on among Afro-Brazilians. If the analysis of […]

For the first time in Brazil, two black journalists will host a news program together as co-anchors

August 4, 2018 Marques Travae 5

For the first time in Brazil, two black journalists will host a news program together It’s shameful that in this day and age we can […]

“Where are the white people?!?” New television commercial by Brazilian cosmetics chain receives 40% dislikes on You Tube after featuring a black family

August 2, 2018 Marques Travae 10

“Where are the white people?!?” New television commercial by Brazilian cosmetics chain receives 40% dislikes on You Tube. Why? It featured a black family on […]

Where are the black people? Invited to participate in new TV series, singer/actress Negra Li shocked with the whiteness of the cast: “It’s not normal”

July 28, 2018 Marques Travae 12

Invited to participate in new TV series, singer/actress Negra Li shocked with the whiteness of the cast: “It’s not normal” Actress shocked with SBT’s new […]

Miss Brasil 2016, Raissa Santana, speaks of fear of competing in contest because of being black; only 3 black women have earned the crown in 64 years

July 24, 2018 Marques Travae 2

Miss Brasil 2016, Raissa Santana, speaks of fear of competing in beauty contest because of being black; only three black women have earned the crown […]

Talking to the black community: Black women finding a “place of speaking” to discuss issues with other sistas on the internet, radio and YouTube

July 18, 2018 Marques Travae 1

Black women finding a place of speaking to discuss issues of black women on the internet, radio and YouTube “I don’t want to know of […]

In Bahia, 76.3% of the population defines itself as black brown or mixed, but 79% of professors at the Federal University of Bahia are white

July 3, 2018 Marques Travae 3

Note from BW of Brazil: Wow! Now, if it’s hard to find black professors at the federal university located in a state with one of […]

“Institutional racism ends up impeding our careers and ascension in political power”: Superior Electoral Court judgment may increase black women’s space in politics

July 2, 2018 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: In Brazil, both in the past as well as today, the power elites of the country have ALWAYS been white […]

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Black men and black women are loving each other: How Afrocentric relationships reverberate with processes of self-affirmation of black cultural identity

Joice Berth talks about the construction of affections of black women

As the Brazilian media continues to marginalize their talents, Afro-Brazilian actors take to stages in Rio to bring the black voice and experience to the public

Beyond the Disney fairy tales: When we ignore that the real cause of the result of black relationships is a consequence of racism

Why is it a big deal that two black journalists recently anchored a news program together? It’s the first time ever and black news anchors are 3.7% of the total!

Afrocentric love is, in addition to taking care of ourselves, a detoxification process from a Eurocentric standard that affects us all

For the first time in Brazil, two black journalists will host a news program together as co-anchors

“Where are the white people?!?” New television commercial by Brazilian cosmetics chain receives 40% dislikes on You Tube after featuring a black family

Where are the black people? Invited to participate in new TV series, singer/actress Negra Li shocked with the whiteness of the cast: “It’s not normal”

In Bahia, 76.3% of the population defines itself as black brown or mixed, but 79% of professors at the Federal University of Bahia are white

“Institutional racism ends up impeding our careers and ascension in political power”: Superior Electoral Court judgment may increase black women’s space in politics

‘’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

Even with the challenges of black authors publishing books in Brazil, Afro-Brazilian literature is gradually gaining more space in bookstores

White couples, mixed couples and gay couples, but why did Brazilian advertisers ignore black couples on Brazil’s Valentine’s Day?

‘’Today it won’t hurt too much, don’t worry’’: The day I was seen by a black gynecologist for the first time

Black singers shine on ‘The Voice Brasil’; recent death and career overview of musical maestro demonstrates huge influence of black Brazilian musicians

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’

The first conductor hired by a recording company in Brazil, musician Pixinguinha (1897-1973) created arrangements for the ‘golden era’ of Brazilian Popular Music

After two year delay, film ‘Marighella’, about the Brazilian revolutionary, debuts in Brazil; learn a few facts about the movie and the man

Rapper/singer Lizzo reveals her favorite Brazilian song is by Os Tincoãs, a group whose music is rooted in Afro-Brazilian religion Candomblé

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

Ten Black Brazilians included on 2020 MIPAD | Black Brazil Today

Bombril scouring pad “Krespinha” Stereotypes Associate Product

Brazilian Governmental Campaign for Economic Recovery