For the first time, three black Brazilian diplomats occupy posts in the Brazilian embassy in Washington DC
Note from BBT: It was just over a month ago that I published a story about the life and career of Brazil’s first black ambassador, […]
Brazilian politics
President Bolsonaro is responsible for 25% of racist statements by Brazilian officials
Note from BBT: Call it the “Bolsonaro Effect”. In general when we speak of racist comments, behavior, jokes, etc. in Brazil, usually, along with the […]
The myth continues: For Brazil’s President and Vice President, racism ‘doesn’t exist in Brazil’
Note from BBT: When I first became fascinated with the topic of race and black Brazilians two decades ago, I was amazed at how bold […]
“Anti-Racist Votes” platform presents candidates committed to the black agenda across Brazil
Note from BBT: It’s an issue that has been highly debated for the past few years in the African-American media: What are black and non-black […]
Despite being the “majority”, black candidates receive only 18% of campaign funds
Note from BBT: Today is November 15th and it’s election time. Millions of Brazilians will head to the polls to cast their votes for thousands […]
Mid-Term Elections in Brazil: Why is the number of blacks in political office so low?
Note from BBT: Whether we’re talking Brazil or the United States, politically, black people in both countries have something else in common: A lack of […]
Passing for black? After new political campaign funding equality ruling, numerous white candidates “become black”
Note from BBT: Brazil, Brazil. What would Brazil be without some race controversy? But then, what would you expect from a country that simultaneously has […]
Sementes: Documentary explores the rise of black women in politics
Sementes: Documentary explores the rise of black women in politics Note from BBT: Brazil has always been a country that has reserved some of its […]
Black Congressman Called “Monkey”, “Big Nose” in audio message
Black Congressman Called “Monkey”, “Big Nose” in an audio message Black Congressman Valmir Assunção is called “monkey” and “big nose” in racist audio after defending […]
Black Coalition and lawyers Denounce President Bolsonaro’s Address
Black Coalition and lawyers Denounce President Bolsonaro’s Address Note from BW of Brazil: As the stances and attitudes of President Bolsonaro continue draw the criticism […]
President Jair Bolsonaro’s Irresponsible Stance on Convid-19
With rising protests, criticism of allies and opponents, President Jair Bolsonaro’s irresponsible stance on Convid-19 continues to feed pandemonium in Brazil By Marques Travae Sometimes […]
Salvador Councilman Silvio Humberto Talk About Elected black mayor
Salvador Councilman Silvio Humberto Talk About Elected black mayor Note from BW of Brazil: Well, if you haven’t noticed, demands of black Brazilians are heating up […]
License to kill blacks: Black leaders meet Senate President to discuss bill
License to kill blacks: Black leaders meet Senate President to discuss the bill Note from BW of Brazil: I knew it, I knew it, I […]
President Bolsonaro is the Racist Chief of the Brazilian Ku Klux Klan
President Bolsonaro is the Racist Chief of the Brazilian Ku Klux Klan Note from BW of Brazil: Well, I couldn’t have put it better myself. I […]
