Black Women of Brazil

The site dedicated to Brazilian women of African descent

According to sociologist, in the northeastern state of Alagoas, while one white is killed, 20 blacks are ‘exterminated’”


National Campaign Against the Extermination of Black Youth Alagoas is the most violent state in the country and its capital, the 3rd most violent in the world. For the sociologist Julio … Continue reading

September 6, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Feminist Vanda Menezes and the echoes of black resistance: "My feminism is black"


Echoes of black resistance in Serra da Barriga, in Alagoas (northeastern Brazil), land of Zumbi of Palmares*, run through the veins of Vanda Menezes, black militant and feminist activist for 30 … Continue reading

June 13, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Feminist Vanda Menezes and the echoes of black resistance: "My feminism is black"


Echoes of black resistance in Serra da Barriga, in Alagoas (northeastern Brazil), land of Zumbi of Palmares*, run through the veins of Vanda Menezes, black militant and feminist activist for 30 … Continue reading

June 13, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Cida Abreu: “The Workers’ Party has to transform Brazil and build a better society for everyone”


Cida Abreu, NationalSecretariat to Combat Racism NationalSecretariat to Combat Racism speaks of challenges ahead for the party, on the occasionof its 32th anniversary. “We have to befirm and not lose … Continue reading

March 1, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Cida Abreu: “The Workers’ Party has to transform Brazil and build a better society for everyone”


Cida Abreu, National Secretariat to Combat Racism National Secretariat to Combat Racism speaks of challenges ahead for the party, on the occasion of its 32th anniversary. “We have to be … Continue reading

March 1, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Brazil: Death squads and the genocide of Afro-Brazilians


By Pablo Reis and BW of Brazil Yesterday, the Huffington Post posted an article entitled “Brazil Police May Have Executed 30 During Strike” highlighting the aftermath of a recent police … Continue reading

February 17, 2012 · 3 Comments


Woman from Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil Source: Black Woman of Brazil

January 26, 2012 · Leave a Comment


Woman from Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil Source: Black Woman of Brazil

January 26, 2012 · Leave a Comment
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