In a nation where the standard has always been white, self-esteem for black women is a survival strategy
In a nation where the standard has always been white, self-esteem for black women is a strategy of survival Note from BBT: Brazil has never […]
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Black model in the fashion industry: Lack of Representation and Racism
Black model in the fashion industry: Lack of Representation and Racism Note from BW of Brazil: I can say it. And this should be considered a […]
Down in Black Bahia: Revisiting My First Trip To Salvador, Bahia
Down in Black Bahia: Revisiting My First Trip To Salvador, Bahia Note from BW of Brazil: Sometimes it’s really an adventure to re-visit, re-read or […]
Carlos Marighella Once again shows Brazil’s problem with skin color
Carlos Marighella Once again shows Brazil’s problem with skin color Note: I have to admit, I LOVE a good debate! And this latest one coming […]
In Brazil is being black a choice? Two women illustrate the Situation
In Brazil is being black a choice? Two women illustrate the Situation Note from BW of Brazil: This type of article really gets to the […]
“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
“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 […]
Colorism: a sad reality makes dark-skinned blacks less accepted while light-skinned blacks have “less difficulty” being able to blend into white environments
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”
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
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
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
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, […]
“The validation we want is usually white”: Why black romantic relationships tend to be complex
Note from BW of Brazil: As with many personal texts I come across, translate and post on this blog, when I read today’s piece, I […]
Where racism hides: It’s there, lurking, even when black people themselves don’t recognize it
Note from BW of Brazil: It happens every now and then when a subject will come up and a white colleague will casually state that […]
Causes and consequences of miscegenation: Racial mixture as a weapon of domination and extinction of the oppressed group
Note from BW of Brazil: Over the years of travelling and living in Brazil, I am often amazed at how the process of embranquecimento, or […]