Futebol star Neymar ejected after brawl; says opposing player called him ‘monkey’
Futebol star Neymar ejected after brawl; says opposing player called him ‘monkey’ By Marques Travae When the topic is soccer, to tell you the truth, […]
racial discrimination
Accused of inciting hate, being “disgusted with whites”, black man charged with ‘reverse racism’ acquitted; for judge, accusation “bordered on absurdity”
Accused of inciting hate, being “disgusted with whites”, black man charged with ‘reverse racism’ acquitted; for judge, accusation “bordered on absurdity” By Marques Travae In […]
‘Can’t a black woman have any money?’: Entrepreneur Lorenna Vieira is removed from Itaú bank by police and accused of fraude after trying to withdraw…$350
‘We are black, but we are business people’, says wife of famous DJ after being removed from the bank by the police Entrepreneur Lorenna Vieira […]
“I don’t want a black on my job”: Judge condemn foreman to pay $12,000 reais for racist act; claims he isn’t racist because his wife is black
Note from BW of Brazil: Another day, and another example of why Brazil isn’t a racist country because ‘we are all equal’. As this blog […]
Not even racism can stop them: After negative experiences in job market, three black women find success as entrepreneurs
Note from BW of Brazil: Brazil is a country that is notorious for denying that it is racist while simultaneously perfecting the practice of creating racial […]
“Good appearance”: How a thinly veiled preference for whiteness continues to rule in Brazil’s job market
Note from BW of Brazil: I am often amazed at how much things can change but still remain mostly the same. Since I first started studying […]
“I have to dress so people don’t mistake me for a thief”: Young black Brazilians vent on how choice of clothes can make a huge difference in how they’re treated
Note from BW of Brazil: This is an intriguing topic that someone brought up and definitely deserves to be fleshed out. We know that black […]
For President Bolsonaro, “racism is a rare thing in Brazil”; also claims he isn’t racist because he once saved a black man from drowning
Note from BW of Brazil: He said what?!?! You know something that’s pretty much true about Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro? If you just leave a […]
Barriers of black ascension in the job market; Brazilian society continues to believe blacks belong in low paying jobs that demand little education
Note from BW of Brazil: In general, when people speak of the issue of discrimination in not just a few sectors of Brazilian society, but […]
Black Military Police officer barred from restaurant, accuses manager of racism
Note from BW of Brazil: Today’s story just goes to show you, once again, regardless of your job, position, rank, or status in Brazilian society, […]
The Colônia Africana neighborhood and negro removal: In the late 19th century, Porto Alegre began pushing its black population to the outskirts of the city
Note from BW of Brazil: Brazil’s history is a fascinating one. Particularly considering the treatment of its black population. Now, to hear Brazilian tell it, […]
Hotel in Copacabana is condemned to compensate guest, a victim of racism; in group of four, black woman was only one asked to identify herself by receptionist
Note from BW of Brazil: As we’ve seen time and time again, in Brazil, a darker color of skin continues to be a sin. Nothing […]
“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 […]
20 reports of racism that sound like true horror stories; except these stories aren’t fiction
Note from BW of Brazil: Another reason for the creation of this blog was to blow the lid off the idea that Brazil didn’t and […]