Born on October 11th, 1908, Cartola is considered one of the most important artists of Brazilian samba
Note from BBT: Brazilian music is as much a part of my interest in Brazil as books, news articles, food, photos and personalities focusing on […]
Rio de Janeiro
A Black Rio: A century before Rio’s postcard image, enslaved descendants of Africans selling their services were a regular sight in the city
Note from BBT: Rio De Janeiro. When you hear the name of this Brazilian city, what comes to mind? Beautiful women? The famous Christ the Redeemer […]
In Rio de Janeiro, a group formed by five black women doctors opens their own clinic
Note from BBT: Often times when I come across headlines online that show black men or black women as individuals or as a group accomplishing […]
Bike stolen in upper crust neighborhood in Rio – Who is the teacher and who is the criminal? Case speaks volumes about racial stereotypes in Brazil
Note from BBT: So, what came to my mind after I heard about this story a few days ago? A few things. 1, black people aren’t […]
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 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 […]
Another black woman rescued from condition of slavery – 63-year old served Rio university professor for 41 years; professor’s identity still not revealed
Note from BBT: Another. Black. Woman. ENSLAVED. To be quite honest here, I don’t really even know what else can be said here. I actually […]
“Disgusting black”: woman accuses neighbor of racism and of releasing dog on her
Note from BBT: What kind of sh** is this? When this story came across my time line I wondered for a minute if this was […]
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 […]
