July 2017 - Black Women Of Brazil

Catalog highlighting work of 180 black women released at Flip, one of Brazil’s top literary events; book demonstrates the invisibility of black women authors

July 30, 2017 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: As with so many other areas of Brazilian society, when discussing the issue of literature, the question must be asked: […]

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Black and from the northeast, Etiene Medeiros becomes the first Brazilian woman to be world champion of swimming; takes gold in the 50-meter backstroke

July 30, 2017 Marques Travae 3

Note from BW of Brazil: I LOVE it when women that this blog has already previously featured have to be featured again for something amazing […]

“OUR STORIES ARE OUR STORIES”: Being black is more than being a queen it’s being a warrior – In video, 8 black women discuss being a mulher negra in Brazil

July 29, 2017 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: It is the very theme of this blog and can never be discussed too much. What are the challenges and […]

Gabrielly Louise is one of the 5 most beautiful women in the state of Ceará; but even in the region of the country with darker skin, white skin remains the preference

July 28, 2017 Marques Travae 4

Note from BW of Brazil: Ya know, realistically, I think Afro-Brazilian women should simply stop competing in Brazil’s beauty contests. I mean, year after year […]

Couple files police report after Starbucks security tried to remove black daughter from cafe; security mistook the girl for a beggar

July 27, 2017 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: Nothing surprising here; another day, another example of how you treated in Brazil if your skin and features don’t allow […]

Symbols of resistance and empowerment, meet 7 black Brazilian women entrepreneurs that you should know

July 26, 2017 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: Beyond calls for more representation in the media, an end to the genocide of black youth and the daily struggle […]

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July 25th: Event marks the International Day of Latin American and Caribbean Black Women in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul

July 25, 2017 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: Hard to believe, but it’s July 25th once again, and as always, we commemorate the International Day of Latin American and […]

For the Day of the Black Woman of Latin America and the Caribbean, poet Débora Garcia to release video “Pretas Panteras” (Black Panthers)” in honor of black leaders such as Angela Davis and Tereza de Benguela

July 25, 2017 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: Poet Débora Garcia’s timing is right on point! The poet recently recorded a video for her song “Panteras Pretas”, meaning ‘black […]

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Asked in the street if she does “cleaning work,” black historian Luana Tolentino replied, “No, I’m working on my masters. I’m a professor”

July 24, 2017 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: A native of the state of Minas Gerais, Luana Tolentino has been featured in a few previous posts on this blog. […]

Actress Cris Vianna and the importance of having black dolls; even with them being rare in Brazil, she has a collection of about 60-70 black dolls!

July 23, 2017 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: One of these days I must meet the actress Cris Vianna! I’m really not much into what Brazil has to […]

A million ways to be racist; choose one – Black lawyer barred from entering a club because of “looking like a security guard”

July 22, 2017 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: Ya know, even covering racism in Brazil as much as I do, I am still sometimes amazed at how many […]

Where are black women in cultural production? Tsika Cultural brings representation to a São Paulo production structure dominated by white males

July 21, 2017 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: Well, I must say that the title of today’s article just about says it all! You see, this is more […]

17 black Brazilian women who fought against the institution of slavery that you won’t find in history textbooks

July 18, 2017 Marques Travae 3

Note from BW of Brazil: Here at the Black Women of Brazil blog, we feature many stories, past and present that focus on the struggle […]

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“Since you became a black militant, it’s very difficult to talk to you!”: How racial consciousness changes the way one sees the world

July 17, 2017 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: It’s actually a very common story. There are possibly millions of black Brazilians who have long believed or still believe […]

Black Women Of Brazil

The site dedicated to Brazilian women of African descent

Month: July 2017

Catalog highlighting work of 180 black women released at Flip, one of Brazil’s top literary events; book demonstrates the invisibility of black women authors

Black and from the northeast, Etiene Medeiros becomes the first Brazilian woman to be world champion of swimming; takes gold in the 50-meter backstroke

Gabrielly Louise is one of the 5 most beautiful women in the state of Ceará; but even in the region of the country with darker skin, white skin remains the preference

Couple files police report after Starbucks security tried to remove black daughter from cafe; security mistook the girl for a beggar

Symbols of resistance and empowerment, meet 7 black Brazilian women entrepreneurs that you should know

July 25th: Event marks the International Day of Latin American and Caribbean Black Women in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul

For the Day of the Black Woman of Latin America and the Caribbean, poet Débora Garcia to release video “Pretas Panteras” (Black Panthers)” in honor of black leaders such as Angela Davis and Tereza de Benguela

Asked in the street if she does “cleaning work,” black historian Luana Tolentino replied, “No, I’m working on my masters. I’m a professor”

Actress Cris Vianna and the importance of having black dolls; even with them being rare in Brazil, she has a collection of about 60-70 black dolls!

A million ways to be racist; choose one – Black lawyer barred from entering a club because of “looking like a security guard”

Where are black women in cultural production? Tsika Cultural brings representation to a São Paulo production structure dominated by white males

17 black Brazilian women who fought against the institution of slavery that you won’t find in history textbooks

“Since you became a black militant, it’s very difficult to talk to you!”: How racial consciousness changes the way one sees the world

“You didn’t say you were black”: Structural racism and sexism lead black Brazilian women to the routine of romantic exclusion

Afrocentric relationships? “I see the black population fighting, mistreating itself, in an internal conflict for the acceptance of branquitude (whiteness)”

Through her social network profile, actress/model Pathy Dejesus announces her first pregnancy

8-year old boy with afro has enrollment refused at a school because his hair doesn’t fit “the standard”; director denies racism

First black doll store in Brazil to open in Rio; in a market where black dolls only make up 7% of the total, founder estimates she will sell 10,000 per month

‘Encontro Preto’ (Black Encounter) consolidates itself as a movement to strengthen Afro-entrepreneurship in Rio

Estilo Afro online store reaching consumers in black community: site makes hard to find products available for Afro-entrepreneurs

Boycott exclusionary establishments or push for diversity? Photo of black guests at Vogue Brasil Ball generates controversy over how to deal with racism

Victories of black theater groups are highlight of the prestigious Shell Award; André Lemos becomes first black director to be awarded in 31 years

Tabatha Aquino, the subway singing sensation that overcame difficulties by raising her own voice, signs a contract with Sony Brasil

Company Preta, meaning black woman, offers free and collaborative image bank: for the representation of the black woman in communications

Although there have been improvements, Brazil’s advertising industry still reinforces stereotypes about the black population, study says

In new Perdigão Christmas commercial, a mostly black family is “thankful” for receiving a chicken that a mostly white family “donates”: What is the message here?

“Where are the white people?!?” New television commercial by Brazilian cosmetics chain receives 40% dislikes on You Tube after featuring a black family

The historical construction of racism in Brazil: exclusion of blacks from access to land, low investment in education are factors in current racial inequalities