The “Tragic Mulata”: Rethinking The Mulata Category in Brazil
The “Tragic Mulata”: Rethinking The Mulata Category in Brazil Note from BBT: Ponder this question for a moment and then just think about. When you […]
Carnaval
Luedji Luna gives voice to Black Women with intimate Exploration
In new video album, Luedji Luna gives voice to black women with intimate exploration of affection, water and ancestry By Marques Travae with Lara Teixeira, […]
Singer Margareth Menezes: “Brazil’s music industry is a ‘privilege machine’
Singer Margareth Menezes: “Brazil’s music industry is a ‘privilege machine’ for white artists Note from BBT: It’s funny, but the arts and athletics are supposedly […]
Nega Maluca Carnaval bloco still parades with depreciative images
Even after numerous discussions on its racist origins, in the city of in Angra dos Reis, the Nega Maluca Carnaval bloco still parades with depreciative […]
Viradouro wins Rio’s Carnaval: Group won with theme of Black Women
Viradouro wins Rio’s Carnaval: Group won with the theme of Black Women Viradouro crowned champion of Rio’s Carnaval; group won with a theme about 19th […]
Depicting Jesus: Mary and Joseph as Black Men and Women
Depicting Jesus: Mary and Joseph as Black Men and Women Mangueira and Grande Rio stand out with black Jesus and defense of Candomblé By Marques […]
Singer Neguinho da Beija Flor details racism in Brazil’s music industry
“They offered me $25,000 to use my song, but offered a white songwriter friend $350,000; They don’t want to let the blacks win” – Samba […]
American singer Ciara visits Rio: Artist took in Carnaval with husband Russell Wilson and met with Brazilian divas Ludmilla and Iza!
American singer Ciara visits Rio: Artist took in Carnaval with husband Russell Wilson and met with Brazilian divas Ludmilla and Iza! By Marques Travae One […]
Carnival of Rio brings several references of black culture in the Sambódromo da Marquês de Sapucaí stadium
Note from BW of Brazil: In recent years, Carnaval themes have been another area in which Brazil’s black population has chosen to voice its grievances […]
During Carnaval, São Paulo’s Vai-Vai samba school parade portrays racism and the struggle of the blacks throughout history and honors Marielle Franco
Note from BW of Brazil: Carnaval parade themes have always been intriguing, but the some of the themes I’ve seen in the past few years […]
Apartheid continues! In Salvador, Bahia, black blocos afros groups suffer from lack of sponsorships for Carnival
Note from BW of Brazil: So, I’m quite sure that you probably already know that it’s Carnaval season, as international media outlets will always present […]
It’s Carnaval time, but what do you know about the Afoxé groups, symbols of African culture, resistance against racism?
Note from BW of Brazil: Well, it’s officially on! Bring the noise, bring the song, dance, drums, costumes and revelry, because it’s that time once […]
Vai-Vai samba school brings together 60 men in a wing that represents black beauty and strength
Note from BW of Brazil: Depending on what neighborhood you live in, you can always tell when Carnaval is upon us by the raucous sounds […]
“My God, Is Slavery Extinct?”: With stinging criticism of political elites, samba school invokes Brazil’s slave past as commentary on modern condition of the people
Note from BW of Brazil: As I took a pause in the action for some days of much needed relaxation, I mostly tuned out of this […]