The myth continues: For Brazil’s President and Vice President, racism ‘doesn’t exist in Brazil’
Note from BBT: When I first became fascinated with the topic of race and black Brazilians two decades ago, I was amazed at how bold […]
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All Hail the King: Pelé, The Greatest soccer player of all-time, turns 80
All Hail the King: Pelé, The Greatest soccer player of all-time, turns 80 Note from BBT: I can’t say with any certainty when I first […]
Suspicious of shoplifting: Shopping While Black | 11-year old black girl
Suspicious of shoplifting: Shopping While Black | 11-year old black girl Note from BBT: So what is it a report on Brazil without a good […]
Futebol Star Neymar Ejected After Brawl | Racism in Sports
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, […]
Bordered on Absurdity: Black man charged with ‘Reverse Racism’
Bordered on Absurdity: Black man charged with ‘Reverse Racism’ Accused of inciting hate, being “disgusted with whites”, Bordered on Absurdity: Black man charged with ‘Reverse […]
Entrepreneur Lorenna Vieira is removed from Itaú bank by police
Entrepreneur Lorenna Vieira is removed from Itaú bank by police ‘We are black, but we are business people’, says wife of famous DJ after being […]
Judge condemn foreman to pay $12,000 reais for racist act
Judge condemn foreman to pay $12,000 reais for racist act Note from BW of Brazil: Another day, and another example of why Brazil isn’t a […]
The success of black women Entrepreneurs: Not even racism stops them
The success of black women Entrepreneurs: Not even racism stops them Note from BW of Brazil: Brazil is a country that is notorious for denying that […]
Racism in The job Market of Brazil: Preference for whiteness Continues
Racism in The job Market of Brazil: Preference for whiteness Continues Note from BW of Brazil: I am often amazed at how much things can change […]
Young Blacks Vent on the issue of the clothes they are wearing
Young Blacks Vent on the issue of the clothes they are wearing Note from BW of Brazil: This is an intriguing topic that someone brought […]
Racism is a Rare Thing in Brazil, Says Bolsonaro in an Interview
Racism is a Rare Thing in Brazil, Says Bolsonaro in an Interview Note from BW of Brazil: He said what?!?! You know something that’s pretty […]
Barriers of Discrimination Prevent black ascension in the job market
Barriers of Discrimination Prevent black ascension in the job market Note from BW of Brazil: In general, when people speak of the issue of discrimination […]
Police Officer barred from Restaurant, Accuses The Manager of racism
Police Officer barred from Restaurant, Accuses The Manager of racism Note from BW of Brazil: Today’s story just goes to show you, once again, regardless […]
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, […]