Black Women of Brazil

The site dedicated to Brazilian women of African descent

For black men and women, discrimination in Brazil’s banking industry is still a harsh reality


by Marcela Brito Although the day of the abolition of slavery in Brazil is celebrated on May 13th, the reality is that society continues this reflection every day. The prejudice … Continue reading

September 17, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Project Pixaim questions standards of beauty and encourages the acceptance of “bad” hair


Projectcoordinator criticizes the hegemonic aesthetic model and believes it encouragesracial prejudiceby Leda Samara On magazine covers, intelevision programs, on the catwalks, appear the most “beautiful”women in the country. The current … Continue reading

February 28, 2012 · 2 Comments

Project Pixaim questions standards of beauty and encourages the acceptance of “bad” hair


Project coordinator criticizes the hegemonic aesthetic model and believes it encourages racial prejudiceby Leda Samara On magazine covers, in television programs, on the catwalks, appear the most “beautiful” women in … Continue reading

February 28, 2012 · 2 Comments
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