Police in Macapá throw black woman to ground, punches her in face
Police in Macapá throws black woman to ground, punches her in face Note from BBT: Curious minds want to know. At least this one. What […]
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Military Police officer seen with foot on neck of 51-year black woman; having dragged handcuffed victim across the ground, says he didn’t use excessive force
Note from BW of Brazil: So…..What’s the excuse now? For years, residents of Brazil’s periphery neighborhoods have complained of excessive force used against them by […]
“When it comes to the genocide of the young black population, it’s not an exaggeration. The reason is racism,” says security research coordinator
Note from BW of Brazil: Back in the early years of the 21st century, when I came across the incredible numbers of deaths in Brazil […]
Actor Terry Crews sends message of support to family of João Pedro, 14-year old black teen who was killed in a Military Police operation in Rio
Note from BW of Brazil: It must have been quite a pleasant surprise to the family young João Pedro to receive a message from popular […]
“I said I couldn’t breathe, he said ‘shut up, this is Military Police'”: In the city of Carapicuíba, policeman caught on film with knee in chest of black delivery boy
Note from BW of Brazil: In past articles, I have noted how every once in a while you’ll see something happen in Brazil that happened […]
In São Paulo, black Civil Police officer is stopped and beaten by white Military Police officer while taking in suspects
Note from BW of Brazil: It is also intriguing to me when things that happen in Brazil are mirrored in one way or another in […]
Vidas Negras Importam (Black lives Matter)!: In Rio, protesters participate in call for end of police violence in front of governor’s mansion
Note from BW of Brazil: So, as we can see, it’s not only the United States where police actions are leading people to take to […]
Military Police kill another youth in Rio de Janeiro during pandemic: João Vitor, 18, died in Cidade de Deus region; police say he was a criminal, mother denies it
Note from BW of Brazil: The temperature is rising in Rio, and not because of the weather. No sooner did I report the murder of […]
During Covid-19 pandemic, police in Rio de Janeiro slow down operations and deaths in favela slums have fallen by 60%
Note from BW of Brazil: During this whole Covid-19 pandemic with the media consistently focusing on the infections and deaths, whether they are actually caused […]
In São Paulo’s Paraisópolis favela, coronavirus spreads fast with 70 suspected and confirmed cases; São Paulo’s poor favelas are 70% black
Note from BW of Brazil: When news reports first began divulging information about the so-called coronavirus and the potential for human disaster it could be […]
“To me you’re a thief, with this disgraceful hair!”: Military Police caught on video punching and kicking 16-year black youth because he wore an afro
“To me you’re a thief, with this disgraceful hair!”: Military Police caught on video punching and kicking 16-year black youth because he wore an afro […]
“When we talk about the genocide of black youth, this includes the death of young black police officers”: More than half of police killed in Brazil are black
Note from BW of Brazil: This is an intriguing topic and one that is not often discussed. It’s also not an easy topic to approach […]
Paraisópolis, where nine young people were massacred due to police actions: It was no accident; it’s the genocide of black youth!
Note from BW of Brazil: It’s been my opinion for some time. I mean how often can see acts of violence on the part the […]
In São Paulo funk dance, nine people, aged 14 to 23, die after Military Police action leads to confusion and mayhem
Note from BW of Brazil: I have been saying it for some time. Activists have been saying it for some time. Violent, murderous Military Police […]