Military Police recorded standing on a black woman’s neck acquitted of any wrongdoing
Note from BBT: It’s been a minute since I first reported on this story. Well, actually, as it turns out, it’s been more than a […]
police violence
In Minas Gerais, police assault woman with child in her arms, place knee on neck; why do white, middle-class Brazilians get a pass from the police?
Note from BBT: Another disgusting video recently surfaced showing the aggressive tactics of Brazilian Military Police. So, really, what else is new? By now everyone […]
In video from the state of Espírito Santo, black woman having a psychological breakdown seen being punched, kneed in face by Military Police
Note from BBT: In Brazil for the past week or so, there have been a string of shocking incidents that have made headlines. Well, to […]
Two more black lives that didn’t seem to matter: In Rio, 24-year-old model/designer Kathlen Romeu struck down during police action; she was 14 weeks pregnant
Note from BBT: You know, there comes a time when you simply run out of words to express your sentiments. This is especially true when you […]
In the city of Caieiras, video shows military police officer knocking out 33-year old black man with one punch
Note from BBT: Sometimes, I do have to wonder. Is this just the way it is, really, or is there some sort of manipulation going […]
May 13: What abolition? 133 years after the end of slavery in Brazil, racism and state violence still plague the black population
Note from BBT: Having been forced to take a brief hiatus in this past week, there has been a mountain of news stories that I’ve […]
In Rio’s ‘blackest neighborhood’, the Jacarezinho favela slum, police operation leads to 29 deaths, the city’s most lethal massacre
Note from BBT: I mentioned this in a previous post. It’s been a difficult week for Brazil, both in general, but particularly if you follow […]
In Rio, security cams catch police shoot down two young black men on moped; bodies dumped, later found with bullet wounds
Note from BBT: Before I get into today’s story, I must first reveal that I’ve been aware of it since Monday afternoon when the story […]
Emily and Rebecca case: Bullet fragments are found in the body of one of the cousins killed in Rio
Note from BBT: This is the latest on the shooting deaths of the two black girls, Rebecca and Emily, 7 and 4, who were killed […]
Two black girls, 4 and 7, killed by gunfire in Rio; Military Police claim no responsibility, residents say otherwise
Note from BBT: Yet another tragedy in Rio. It is apparent from the data that even being a child doesn’t protect anyone from being shot […]
The Genocide continues in 2019: 79% blacks were killed by police
The genocide continues: In 2019, blacks are 79% of those killed by Brazilian police Note from BBT: Newsflash. Brazilian police kill a lot of black […]
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 […]
Laws to Produce Racial Segregation: Experiences of a black journalist
Laws to Produce Racial Segregation: Experiences of a black journalist Note from BW of Brazil: I’ve said it for years. You don’t need laws that […]
Genocide of Young Black Population and The Reason is Racism
Genocide of Young Black Population and The Reason is Racism Note from BW of Brazil: Back in the early years of the 21st century, when […]
