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What’s it like being a black model in the fashion industry? Models discuss the lack of representation and racism in Brazilian and international fashion

September 11, 2019 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: I can say it. And this should be considered a good thing. Black folks are holding down positions and having representation […]

“Down in Black Bahia”; Re-visiting my first trip to Salvador, Bahia, in September of 2000

August 31, 2019 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: Sometimes it’s really an adventure to re-visit, re-read or remember places, things, books, music that are a reflection of where […]

Film about slain Communist revolutionary Carlos Marighella once again shows Brazil’s problem with skin color: Is actor Seu Jorge “too dark” for the role?

July 1, 2019 Marques Travae 0

Note: I have to admit, I LOVE a good debate! And this latest one coming out Brazil is most def worth analysis, critique and positioning. […]

In Brazil, is being black a choice? Two women illustrate why it is so difficult to know exactly how black Brazilians there really are

May 27, 2019 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: This type of article really gets to the crux of understanding the complexities that come into play if the discussion […]

“Who is this black nigger? Is he your father or husband?”: Woman says she was fired from job on first day after owner saw her husband

December 24, 2018 Marques Travae 1

“Who is this black nigger? Is he your father or husband?”: Woman says she was fired from job on first day after owner saw her […]

Revista Ókótó volorismo triste realidade faz negros de pele

Colorism: a sad reality makes dark-skinned blacks less accepted while light-skinned blacks have “less difficulty” being able to blend into white environments

December 19, 2018 Marques Travae 4

Note from BW of Brazil: After years of living in the United States in a large black community as well as having the opportunity to […]

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 […]

‘Black Colors’ documentary on racism, colorism and empowerment of black women will be released today in Campos dos Goytacazes, Rio de Janeiro

July 26, 2018 Marques Travae 0

Documentary on racism and empowerment of black women will be released this Wednesday in Campos, RJ ‘Cores Pretas’, a documentary about racism and empowerment of […]

Too light to portray a dark-skinned woman? After controversy, singer Fabiana Cozza renounces role as legendary Dona Ivone Lara in a musical

June 8, 2018 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: This is a follow up report on the controversy surrounding the choice of singer Fabiana Cozza to portray a very […]

“She’s black but she ain’t BLACK!” Black community criticizes selection of light-skinned woman to portray beloved, darker samba singer Dona Ivone Lara

June 8, 2018 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: Well, once again it’s on! I first caught wind of the controversy last week and decided, like I often do, […]

Is Meghan Markle black? Depends. Do you live in the US or Brazil? (although the two are more similar than one may think): Daniela Gomes breaks it down

December 17, 2017 Marques Travae 3

Note from BW of Brazil: Ya know, I never intended on touching on this topic of the black American girl who was going to become […]

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What’s it like being a black model in the fashion industry? Models discuss the lack of representation and racism in Brazilian and international fashion

“Down in Black Bahia”; Re-visiting my first trip to Salvador, Bahia, in September of 2000

Film about slain Communist revolutionary Carlos Marighella once again shows Brazil’s problem with skin color: Is actor Seu Jorge “too dark” for the role?

In Brazil, is being black a choice? Two women illustrate why it is so difficult to know exactly how black Brazilians there really are

“Who is this black nigger? Is he your father or husband?”: Woman says she was fired from job on first day after owner saw her husband

Colorism: a sad reality makes dark-skinned blacks less accepted while light-skinned blacks have “less difficulty” being able to blend into white environments

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”

‘Black Colors’ documentary on racism, colorism and empowerment of black women will be released today in Campos dos Goytacazes, Rio de Janeiro

Too light to portray a dark-skinned woman? After controversy, singer Fabiana Cozza renounces role as legendary Dona Ivone Lara in a musical

“She’s black but she ain’t BLACK!” Black community criticizes selection of light-skinned woman to portray beloved, darker samba singer Dona Ivone Lara

“The validation we want is usually white”: Why black romantic relationships tend to be complex

Where racism hides: It’s there, lurking, even when black people themselves don’t recognize it

Causes and consequences of miscegenation: Racial mixture as a weapon of domination and extinction of the oppressed group

Is Meghan Markle black? Depends. Do you live in the US or Brazil? (although the two are more similar than one may think): Daniela Gomes breaks it down

Justice for Miguel: Celebrities and activists demand justice for death of child who fell nine stories from building; child was under mother’s boss’s care

Model denounces hairdresser’s racist comment; stylist said her hair was the result of a slave master fu**ing his slave

“It’s beautiful and necessary to see black men and women loving each other”: On love, affection and prejudice

Afrodengo: Social network brings together black men and black women for relationships and strengthening of the black community against racism

“We blacks are born and raised so that we don’t want to marry each other”: Interracial relationships, eugenics and militancy

Twelve black artists will compete for 2020 “MultiShow” music awards

Solidarity: Black men raise $25,000 for champion gymnast fired due to racism

Singer Margareth Menezes: “Brazil’s music industry is a ‘privilege machine’ for white artists

Maestro Joel Barbosa has conducted orchestras in and outside of Brazil

Black balled: Gymnast Ângelo Assumpção on how racism derailed his career

Bombril scouring pad “Krespinha” re-released; product debuted in 1950s using racist image of a black girl – stereotypes associate product with black hair

“Where are the Brazilian children?”: Brazilian governmental campaign for economic recovery features all white-skinned children with Caucasian features

“Advertising itself was born racist”: Brazil’s advertising industry continues to value whiteness, but black presence has recently increased, what does this mean?

With November being the Month of Black Consciousness in Brazil, recently released study provides insight into the most pressing issues of the black population

Only 7.4% of commercials feature black women in leading role, research reveals