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Whitewashing history?: Activists protest choice of ‘white’ actress to portray 17th century enslaved woman considered country’s first black lawyer

October 18, 2021 Marques Travae 0

Note from BBT: Why is that this story seems so familiar? An accusation that an historically black figure has been whitewashed, thought to be white […]

Film ‘Doctor Gama’ about Afro-Brazilian abolitionist Luiz Gama, debuts in theaters and streaming platform; lawyer legally liberated 500 slaves

August 30, 2021 Marques Travae 0

Note from BBT: When you become aware of the history of African descendants in Brazil, you often times come to a sad conclusion: black Brazilians […]

In São Paulo, protestors set statue of notorious explorer ablaze; Manuel de Borba Gato was known for the hunting, genocide and rape of blacks and Indians

July 27, 2021 Marques Travae 1

In São Paulo, protestors set statue of notorious explorer ablaze; Manuel de Borba Gato was known for the hunting, genocide and rape of blacks and […]

Responsible for numerous parts of important buildings in slave-era São Paulo, black architect Tebas honored with statue

June 16, 2021 Marques Travae 0

Note from BBT: When you learn of stories such as today’s feature, you wonder, what other hidden black figures does Brazil have in its past? Well, […]

Movimento Negro interrupts tribute to Princess Isabel in the Congress

May 20, 2019 Marques Travae 1

Movimento Negro interrupts tribute to Princess Isabel in the Congress Note from BW of Brazil: The rumblings of revolt began about a week and a half […]

In Brazil, there are a number of streets and avenues named after people who you may never have known were black

February 1, 2019 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: Last week, on January 25th, one of the most important cities in Brazil, São Paulo, commemorated its 465th anniversary. Having […]

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November is Brazil’s Month of Black Consciousness; here are 10 black people from the northeastern state of Maranhão who’ve made history

November 10, 2018 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: Maranhão is one of those that I’ve wanted to visit for a long time. It’s located in the northeast of […]

The Paraguayan War (1864-1870), fought between Paraguay, Brazil, Argentina & Uruguay, was South America’s worst conflict; war had Aryanizing effect on Brazil, eliminating about 100,000 black slaves

September 5, 2018 Marques Travae 3

The Paraguayan War (1864-1870), fought between Paraguay, Brazil, Argentina & Uruguay, was South America’s worst conflict; war had Aryanizing effect on Brazil, eliminating about 100,000 […]

A few hours of pleasure? Motel Senzala in Porto Alegre, located in southern Brazil, offers slavery-themed rooms complete with chains, shackles and cages

August 6, 2018 Marques Travae 1

A few hours of pleasure? Motel Senzala in Porto Alegre, located in southern Brazil, offers slavery-themed rooms complete with chains, shackles and cages Ya see, […]

The 1835 Revolt of the Malês: The Legacy of the black Muslims that rebelled in Bahia 53 years before the abolition of slavery

June 26, 2018 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: Many years ago when I began to learn about the struggle of Afro-Brazilians to achieve equality in a Brazilian society that […]

The history of freedom in Brazil was written by slaves that achieved their liberation; one reason for decline of slavery was what slaves did to achieve freedom

June 4, 2018 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: As most of us know, or at should know, history is always told from the perspective of the winners. As […]

The other side of the story: Experts say that the process of the abolition of slavery in Brazil occurred thanks to the leading roles of blacks for years

May 16, 2018 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: In all of my years of schooling, from elementary school, to the university, the emptiness I often felt after sitting various […]

Should we celebrate this date? May 13th: 13 decades past the end of slavery and the black population still has no rights guaranteed

May 15, 2018 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: Can you think of anything that would be worth celebrating or remembering on May 13th? This year, it fell on […]

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(Only) slavery (doesn’t) explain the current situation of black Brazilians

February 3, 2018 Marques Travae 8

Note from BW of Brazil: You would think that the title of today’s article would be totally obvious to anyone who reads it, but it […]

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Whitewashing history?: Activists protest choice of ‘white’ actress to portray 17th century enslaved woman considered country’s first black lawyer

Film ‘Doctor Gama’ about Afro-Brazilian abolitionist Luiz Gama, debuts in theaters and streaming platform; lawyer legally liberated 500 slaves

In São Paulo, protestors set statue of notorious explorer ablaze; Manuel de Borba Gato was known for the hunting, genocide and rape of blacks and Indians

Responsible for numerous parts of important buildings in slave-era São Paulo, black architect Tebas honored with statue

Movimento Negro interrupts tribute to Princess Isabel in the Congress

In Brazil, there are a number of streets and avenues named after people who you may never have known were black

November is Brazil’s Month of Black Consciousness; here are 10 black people from the northeastern state of Maranhão who’ve made history

The Paraguayan War (1864-1870), fought between Paraguay, Brazil, Argentina & Uruguay, was South America’s worst conflict; war had Aryanizing effect on Brazil, eliminating about 100,000 black slaves

A few hours of pleasure? Motel Senzala in Porto Alegre, located in southern Brazil, offers slavery-themed rooms complete with chains, shackles and cages

The 1835 Revolt of the Malês: The Legacy of the black Muslims that rebelled in Bahia 53 years before the abolition of slavery

The history of freedom in Brazil was written by slaves that achieved their liberation; one reason for decline of slavery was what slaves did to achieve freedom

The other side of the story: Experts say that the process of the abolition of slavery in Brazil occurred thanks to the leading roles of blacks for years

Should we celebrate this date? May 13th: 13 decades past the end of slavery and the black population still has no rights guaranteed

(Only) slavery (doesn’t) explain the current situation of black Brazilians

‘’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

The great Pelé turns 81; if he were still playing today, would ‘The King’ earn more than other sport superstars? The answer may surprise you

‘I learned to use art to create safe spaces for black women’, says DJ Afreekassia

Whitewashing history?: Activists protest choice of ‘white’ actress to portray 17th century enslaved woman considered country’s first black lawyer

From Luedji Luna to Martinho da Vila, to Orquestra Afrosinfônica and Tuyo, meet the black Brazilians nominated for Latin Grammy awards

Born on October 11th, 1908, Cartola is considered one of the most important artists of Brazilian samba

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