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November 20th, Day of Black Consciousness in Brazil: With political turn to the right, black activists see a threat of rolling back progress made in the past decade

November 21, 2016 Marques Travae 23

Note from BW of Brazil: Today is the Day of Black Consciousness in Brazil, celebrated in hundreds of cities across the country. And while it […]

Northeastern state of Alagoas celebrates the Day of Black Consciousness with cultural activities

November 21, 2014 Marques Travae 2

Note from BW of Brazil: Yesterday was November 20th, Brazil’s National Day of Black Consciousness, and displays of Afro-Brazilian culture were vibrant throughout the country […]

In homage to the upcoming Day of Black Consciousness, dancer/model Nayara Justino does a photo shoot in African garb

November 8, 2014 Marques Travae 7

Note from BW of Brazil: First of all, let me just say that it’s really good to see this layout. For those of you who may […]

During the March of the Day of Black Consciousness in São Paulo, Movimento Negro (black movement) takes to the streets for policies to combat racism

November 22, 2013 Marques Travae 3

Note from BW of Brazil: In the tenth annual edition of the March of the Day of Black Consciousness, the militancy and demands of the […]

Day of Black Consciousness in Rio de Janeiro; port of entry of one million slaves becomes historic landmark

November 22, 2013 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: On November 20th in Rio de Janeiro about 1,000 people came together to celebrate the Day of Black Consciousness. Along […]

Salvador, Bahia celebrates Day of Black Consciousness even without official recognition as holiday

November 22, 2013 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: In Salvador, Bahia, Wednesday, November 20th, the Day of Black Consciousness, baianos (people from Bahia) took to the streets in […]

Today is the National Day of Black Consciousness in Brazil; holiday now celebrated in more than 1,000 cities!

November 20, 2013 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: Today, the day set aside for the observance of Black Consciousness, History and Struggle is a holiday celebrated in more […]

Day of Black Consciousness 2012: photos of festivities in cities throughout Brazil

November 24, 2012 Marques Travae 2

November 20this said to be the day that the great Palmares quilombo (maroon society of runaway slaves) leader, Zumbi, was killed in 1695. In 1971 a group […]

In ultra-Eurocentric Brazil, black parents seek representation in literature for their children

December 11, 2018 Marques Travae 2

Note from BW of Brazil: It’s no secret that black children in Brazil have very few choices when it comes to having role models to […]

“I don’t like blacks, but I DO like black women”: Two men indicted for racism after harassing a black woman on a university campus

December 8, 2018 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: As you read the report below that details yet another racist assault, think about something. Hundreds of thousands (could it be […]

“Black Salary Friday”? “Promotion” suggests a day to hire potential black workers for a 47% discounted salary

November 22, 2018 Marques Travae 0

“Black Salary Friday”? “Promotion” suggests a day to hire potential black workers for a 47% discounted salary By Marques Travae Could you imagine if one […]

November is Brazil’s Month of Black Consciousness; here are 10 black people from the northeastern state of Maranhão who’ve made history

November 10, 2018 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: Maranhão is one of those that I’ve wanted to visit for a long time. It’s located in the northeast of […]

Documentary “A Última Abolição” (‘The Last Abolition’) shows the situation of blacks in modern day Brazilian society and contemplates an incomplete abolition

October 23, 2018 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: Every year, on May 13th, Afro-Brazilian activists, writers and leaders reflect on what this date actually means. On May 13th, […]

Why is it a big deal that two black journalists recently anchored a news program together? It’s the first time ever and black news anchors are 3.7% of the total!

August 11, 2018 Marques Travae 0

Rede TV network makes history featuring the first black duo to anchor a news program By Marques Travae In a follow-up to a story presented […]

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November 20th, Day of Black Consciousness in Brazil: With political turn to the right, black activists see a threat of rolling back progress made in the past decade

Northeastern state of Alagoas celebrates the Day of Black Consciousness with cultural activities

In homage to the upcoming Day of Black Consciousness, dancer/model Nayara Justino does a photo shoot in African garb

During the March of the Day of Black Consciousness in São Paulo, Movimento Negro (black movement) takes to the streets for policies to combat racism

Day of Black Consciousness in Rio de Janeiro; port of entry of one million slaves becomes historic landmark

Salvador, Bahia celebrates Day of Black Consciousness even without official recognition as holiday

Today is the National Day of Black Consciousness in Brazil; holiday now celebrated in more than 1,000 cities!

Day of Black Consciousness 2012: photos of festivities in cities throughout Brazil

In ultra-Eurocentric Brazil, black parents seek representation in literature for their children

“I don’t like blacks, but I DO like black women”: Two men indicted for racism after harassing a black woman on a university campus

November is Brazil’s Month of Black Consciousness; here are 10 black people from the northeastern state of Maranhão who’ve made history

Documentary “A Última Abolição” (‘The Last Abolition’) shows the situation of blacks in modern day Brazilian society and contemplates an incomplete abolition

Why is it a big deal that two black journalists recently anchored a news program together? It’s the first time ever and black news anchors are 3.7% of the total!

In ultra-Eurocentric Brazil, black parents seek representation in literature for their children

Racism in medicine in Brazil: From eugenics to unequal treatment, Brazilian medicine has a racist past; eradicating it is still a huge challenge

On the swirling tendencies of black women: Justifying their interracial relationships without being shamed like black men

White is right? General Mourão, an Indian and candidate for Vice President of Brazil, comments on how handsome his grandson is and that he is an example of the “whitening of the race”

The error of the pyramid of oppression: Recognizing that the real source of the subjugation of the black women and the black community is NOT black men

The economics of being a rapper in Brazil: Why is the path to commercial success quicker and easier for white rappers? How racial inequalities affect even the rap game

“Because of being white, Elvis occupied the place of the blacks”: Singer Negra Li embroiled in controversy after statements about Elvis Presley – Apologizes, but what did she say wrong?

In the nation’s capital, the Adélia Sampaio Exhibition examines the place of the black woman in Brazilian cinema, bringing together 20 films, all directed by Afro-Brazilian women

Is director Jeferson De Brazil’s Spike Lee? Filmmaker prepares for release of latest film “M8 – When death rescues life” the story of a black medical student

In Salvador, Bahia, a professor and project use African-oriented clothing to strengthen black identity and interest community in the African Diaspora

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

Meet Ana Flávia: From Salvador, Bahia, she recently made history after becoming the first black woman to win the Ford Models contest

Persecuted as the only black woman in a beauty pageant, Carolina Pinheiro dos Passos says: “I represent blacks!”