Category Archives: What is it to be a black woman in Brazil?
What is it to be a black woman in Brazil? Part 6
Eduarda Santos, 17, student, from the state of Espírito Santo “I was raised in an environment that provided me with no interest in solving the physical and psychological abuse that I suffered. I constantly heard the nicknames and nasty jokes. At school, I … Continue reading
What is it to be a black woman in Brazil? Part 6
Eduarda Santos, 17, student, from the state of Espírito Santo “I was raised in an environment that provided me with no interest in solving the physicaland psychological abuse that I suffered. I constantly heard thenicknames and nasty jokes. At school, I only spoke … Continue reading
What is it to be a black woman in Brazil? Part 5
Maria Gal (Gal Quaresma), 35, actress and cultural entrepreneur from the city of São Paulo “The history of black women in Brazil has been marked by violations of their rights … Continue reading
What is it to be a black woman in Brazil? Part 5
Maria Gal (Gal Quaresma), 35, actress and cultural entrepreneur from the city of São Paulo “The history of black women in Brazil has been marked by violations of their rights … Continue reading
What is it to be a black woman in Brazil? Part 4
Eneida Barbosa, agent, 44, from São Paulo “What is it to be a black woman in Brazil? At all times you have to show that you are much more than … Continue reading
What is it to be a black woman in Brazil? Part 4
Eneida Barbosa, agent, 44, from São Paulo “What is it to be a black woman in Brazil? At all times you have to show that you are much more than … Continue reading
What is it to be a black woman in Brazil? Part 3
Priscilla Marinho, 27, is an actress from Rio de Janeiro “The black woman in Brazil is worthy and daring, always beautiful and cannot be shaken, because people are waiting for … Continue reading
What is it to be a black woman in Brazil? Part 3
Priscilla Marinho, 27, is an actress from Rio de Janeiro “The black woman in Brazil is worthy and daring, always beautiful and cannot be shaken, because people are waiting for … Continue reading
What is it to be a black woman in Brazil? Part 2
Aina Madame Garcia, Rio de Janeiro, 28, hair and fashion designer “In my life I have been surrounded by many black women of all ages, colors and backgrounds, and for … Continue reading
What is it to be a black woman in Brazil? Part 2
Aina Madame Garcia, Rio de Janeiro, 28, hair and fashion designer “In my life I have been surrounded by many black women of all ages, colors and backgrounds, and for … Continue reading
What is it to be a black woman in Brazil? Part 1
Simone Nascimento, 38, a cultural producer from Rio de Janeiro “You are not black, you’re morena. No, but I’m black!Oh! Don’t say that, you’re so beautiful!”* Still today I feel … Continue reading
What is it to be a black woman in Brazil? Part 1
Simone Nascimento, 38, a cultural producer from Rio de Janeiro “You are not black, you’re morena. No, but I’m black!Oh! Don’t say that, you’re so beautiful!”* Still today I feel … Continue reading
