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Malcolm X Racist Black Leader Murdered in New York in 1965

Malcolm X Racist Black Leader Murdered in New York in 1965

May 20, 2020 Marques Travae 0

Malcolm X Racist Black Leader Murdered in New York in 1965 Note from BW of Brazil: Waking up and starting my day today, it hadn’t […]

In Special photo shoot: 10 black women of variety show discuss blackness

In Special photo shoot: 10 black women of variety show discuss blackness

February 17, 2020 Marques Travae 1

Black, brown and beige beauty: In special photo shoot, ten gorgeous black women of popular Globo TV variety show discuss blackness, representation and struggle By […]

Lack of positive references is one of the causes of suicide in Blacks

September 17, 2019 Marques Travae 0

Lack of positive references is one of the causes of suicide in Blacks Note from BW of Brazil: It goes without saying that this is a […]

Black Female characters in children’s cultural productions is still important

July 24, 2019 Marques Travae 0

Black Female characters in children’s cultural productions is still important Note from BW of Brazil: The recent dust-up over the announcement that a young, black […]

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Although there have been improvements, Brazil’s advertising industry still reinforces stereotypes about the black population, study says

January 13, 2019 Marques Travae 2

Note from BW of Brazil: Needless, advertising in Brazil leaves much to be desired if were expecting a fair representation of the Brazilian population. It […]

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Journalist Joyce Ribeiro will become the first black woman in 68 years of Brazilian television to mediate a presidential debate

August 24, 2018 Marques Travae 2

Journalist Joyce Ribeiro will become the first black woman in 68 years of Brazilian television to mediate a presidential debate By Marques Travae Making reports […]

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Actress Maria Gal speaks on the lack of black families in Brazilian cinema and TV and being told her skin color isn’t “commercial enough”

August 13, 2018 Marques Travae 0

Actress Maria Gal speaks on the lack of black families in Brazilian cinema and TV and being told her skin color isn’t “commercial enough” By […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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“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 […]

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On average, on Brazil’s top TV networks, Globo, Record and SBT, only 8% of current casts of soap operas are black

June 23, 2018 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: I’ve said this before, it’s an across the board policy. Since the controversy surrounding the cast of Brazil’s top television […]

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“You are black, do you think they’ll give you an (acting) opportunity that is not a slave or a maid?” – Black actors speak of difficulty working in Brazilian market

May 17, 2018 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: The discussion over the actor/character representation of the Globo TV prime time novela Segundo Sol has been a hot topic […]

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Rede Globo TV sued for low percentage of black actors in novela set in state of Bahia; state nearly 80% black but main cast of soap opera is nearly 90% white

May 15, 2018 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: Well, now things are getting interesting! It’ll be intriguing to see if activists actually manage to disrupt the “black exclusion/business […]

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Actors have emergency meeting with top TV network over lack of blacks in soap opera; network changes its tune but only after pressure from white actors

May 10, 2018 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: The scenario behind an upcoming novela (soap opera) on Brazil’s top TV network is becoming a soap opera in itself. […]

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  • 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 […]

  • “I’m 32 years old, but I’ve only been black for five”: Through her children and understanding of own features, consultant transitions into blackness

    Note from BBT: I like to post stories like the one below from time to time to remind readers of what racial identity is like […]

  • “She’s so white, she doesn’t seem to be your daughter. How lucky she is!”: Journalist reveals episodes of racism experienced by black mothers and children

    Note from BBT: When I first read today’s story, I knew I had to not only share it, but I also had to comment because […]

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From the favela slums of Salvador, Bahia, to international runways, the story of model Carlos Cruz is the subject of a documentary

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Did an argument on a popular reality TV show demonstrate an underlying lack of unity between black Brazilian men and women?

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“He’s not doing well psychologically”: After catching venom from participants on every sides, Lucas Penteado exits the Big Brother Brasil reality show

February 23, 2021 1

56 years without Al Hajj Malik Al-Shabazz: How Malcolm X’s ‘dangerous mind’ helped shape Brazilian rap in the 1990s

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Pianist Amaro Freitas, a rising star in Brazilian Instrumental Music, mixes Brazilian rhythms such as Frevo and Baião with Jazz and pioneers a new sound

February 21, 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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