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Month: February 2018

“If he were a white boy would this have happened?” asks mother after 16 year old son was shot, beaten by security after stealing US$3 worth of snacks

February 28, 2018 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: Let’s be clear about something first. The kid in this article was absolutely wrong, especially considering the fact that he […]

Eugenics in Brazil: In the early 20th century, elites believed racial improvement was only possible with a project favoring predominance of the white race

February 27, 2018 Marques Travae 2

Note from BW of Brazil: You know, the further you look into Brazil’s past the more you come to realize that the country’s leaders were […]

“My God, Is Slavery Extinct?”: With stinging criticism of political elites, samba school invokes Brazil’s slave past as commentary on modern condition of the people

February 26, 2018 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: As I took a pause in the action for some days of much needed relaxation, I mostly tuned out of this […]

What does Brazil have to do with Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’ film? An actress, a waterfall, martial arts and one of Brazilian cinema’s most popular films

February 26, 2018 Marques Travae 2

Note from BW of Brazil: So it goes without saying that Marvel’s Black Panther film has been a huge success in Brazil, particularly with the […]

“If you’re black, pay attention!”: As government sends in army to police streets, 3 young black men release “How to survive in Rio de Janeiro” advice video

February 24, 2018 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: “If you are black, pay attention to what we are going to talk about…avoid going out of the house in […]

“Blacks can’t ride in a taxi”: Olympic gold medalist? So what, you’re still a suspect! Rafaela Silva reveals being harassed by police just sitting in a cab

February 24, 2018 Marques Travae 3

Note from BW of Brazil: In a recent post here, I alerted readers that the Federal Government had voted to send in the Brazilian Army to intervene […]

Hell just got hotter! Government votes in favor of federal intervention in Rio; with decree, safety in the state will be placed in the hands of the Brazilian army

February 22, 2018 Marques Travae 2

Note from BW of Brazil: So it seems that the Brazilian government wants to turn up the heat in a Rio de Janeiro that’s already […]

“Racism generates anxiety, insecurity and deep anguish”: The importance of black professionals caring for the mental health of those oppressed by racism

February 22, 2018 Marques Travae 2

Note from BW of Brazil: In my regular interactions with both black people and white people over the years, both in the United States as […]

Fists up!! Members of Afro-Brazilian intellectual debate group fill mall movie theater to watch Black Panther; pride, cheers and emotion symbolize the whole night

February 20, 2018 Marques Travae 3

Note from BW of Brazil: After all of the hype and anticipation of the premier of the Marvel film Black Panther in São Paulo, I’m […]

From north to south, Afro-Brazilians organize all-black viewings of “Black Panther”; black community in São Paulo expecting huge turnout on Saturday

February 17, 2018 Marques Travae 4

Note from BW of Brazil: Well, judging from the first few days, the new Marvel super hero action film Black Panther (released as Pantera Negra […]

“Black Panther” arrives in Brazil, shows the possible side of cinema: “We want to see stories with black heroes & heroines, characters breaking stereotypes”

February 17, 2018 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: The wait is finally over! For more than a week now, I watched people share photos, trailers and comments about […]

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The Bahia artist Thiago Borba portrays black beauty and seeks to deconstruct racism in his photographic project ‘Black is Beautiful’

February 16, 2018 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: Stunning! Absolutely stunning! Since the beginning of this blog, one of the principal motives was to present opinions and experiences […]

The face of Brazil: Photographic collection provides photos of the black population after the end of slavery

February 15, 2018 Marques Travae 3

Note from BW of Brazil: As understanding of the condition of Brazil’s black population is one of the primary objectives of this blog, I will of […]

What kind of tribute is this?!? Rio’s Salgueiro samba school generates controversy paying “homage” to black women with its members wearing blackface

February 14, 2018 Marques Travae 6

Note from BW of Brazil: Ya know, this is actually beginning to be a worn out topic. Many people, including myself, have weighed in numerous […]

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  • 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

    Note from BW of Brazil: Well, needless to say, I am really happy and excited for the young lady behind this project. Ever since she […]

  • Orixás for children: New book introduces children to the attributes of African deities and Afro-Brazilian culture in the struggle against religious intolerance

    Note from BW of Brazil: The release of a recent children’s book about the African deities known as orixás, or orishas, is important for a […]

  • Welcome to 2019!! But before we move on, here’s a recap of the Top Ten new stories at Black Women of Brazil of 2018

    WELCOME TO 2019!! Hard to believe (as always) but yet another year has come and gone. And here at the BW of Brazil blog, we […]

  • Singer Ludmilla reveals that she prefers “moreno” (dark) men, not too “well hung” because you “shouldn’t have to feel pain”; is she admitting that she prefers white men?

    Singer Ludmilla reveals that she prefers “moreno” (dark) men, not too “well hung” because you “shouldn’t have to feel pain”; is she admitting that she […]

  • A school for Bahia’s African descendants: Luiza Mahin School in Salvador immerses children in African/Afro-Brazilian History and Culture, instilling a pride in blackness

    Note from BW of Brazil:  Well, needless to say, I wish someone would have told me about this school in all of my years visiting […]

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“With the résumé I have, I would be a millionaire, maybe if I wasn’t black”: Actress Cris Vianna gets real about being black in Brazil’s entertainment industry

February 15, 2019 0

“I’m black and have proudly celebrated my race since waiters of a famous hotel in Rio didn’t serve blacks in the restaurant”: Legendary singer Elza Soares’s powerful response to Vogue Brasil controversy

February 14, 2019 4

Brazilian film “Besouro” being shown again in Los Angeles at the Pan African Film Festival; movie about 1920s capoeira master was awarded best film in 2011

February 13, 2019 4

What is the link between Brazil’s world famous Carnival and religions of African-origin such as the Candomblé?

February 11, 2019 0

Black actresses of recent soap opera unite in empowering photo shoot; women represent a new generation that is making a difference on the small screen

February 10, 2019 1
  • Company Preta, meaning black woman, offers free and collaborative image bank: for the representation of the black woman in communications

    Note from BW of Brazil: Now this is an area that I can most def relate to. When you run a blog, there is always a […]

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

    Note from BW of Brazil: Needless, advertising in Brazil leaves much to be desired if were expecting a fair representation of the Brazilian population. It […]

  • 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?

    In new Perdigão Christmas commercial, a mostly black family is “thankful” for receiving a chicken that a mostly white family “donates” By Marques Travae One […]

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

    “Where are the white people?!?” New television commercial by Brazilian cosmetics chain receives 40% dislikes on You Tube. Why? It featured a black family on […]

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

    Note from BW of Brazil: I’m quite sure that even as this blog will be completing seven years of exposing the racial situation in Brazil, […]

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Marques Travae. For more on the creator and editor of BLACK WOMEN OF BRAZIL, see the interview here: http://wp.me/p1XDuf-eaE

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