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“Mommy, is it true that there’s no such thing as a black princess?”: Nine-year child is introduced to white hegemony through the words of a blond stranger

January 7, 2020 Marques Travae 0

“Mommy, is it true that there’s no such thing as a black princess?”: Nine-year child is introduced to white hegemony through the words of a […]

“Is it because she’s black?” TV host Silvio Santos accused of racism after overuling audience choice of black singer as winner of contest and awarding white woman

December 13, 2019 Marques Travae 3

Note from BW of Brazil: The origins of today’s piece actually started in a similar manner to other subjects I approach here. I saw a […]

“Many of us forget that black men & black women can & should love each other”: Comedian Tia Má reflects on the color of love and state of black relationships

August 15, 2019 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: As I’ve already mentioned in a previous post, the recent reaction of fans to learning that popular rapper Karol Conka was […]

After 3-year hiatus, actress Camila Pitanga returns; criticizes President Bolsonaro and discusses how racism affected her mother’s acting career

July 26, 2019 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: It’s been awhile since well-known actress Camila Pitanga has been featured on the pages of BW of Brazil, and it’s […]

Bahian rapper Baco Exu do Blues beats out Jay-Z and shares music award with Childish Gambino for Cannes Lions 2019 festival in France

June 21, 2019 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: Well there was absolutely no way I could pass up this story. Needless, it’s big news when someone beats Mr. […]

In a hospital in Conceição de Macabu, Dr. Fred Nicácio shares the reaction of a 74-year old black woman’s joy at being consulted by a black doctor for the first time in her life

September 20, 2018 Marques Travae 0

In a hospital in Conceição de Macabu, Dr. Fred Nicácio shares the reaction of a 74-year old black woman’s joy at be consulted by a […]

Tia Má with a loose tongue: Journalist and popular YouTuber becomes first black Brazilian woman to do stand comedy shows

June 20, 2018 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: Sometimes I marvel at how many things that have long been a regular part of the lives of American black folks […]

Is there a double standard on beauty and “big hair”? Recent reactions to a black woman not being able to secure employment due to her hair seem to suggest yes

March 14, 2018 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: It’s quite obvious that Brazil doesn’t like natural, cabelo crespo (kinky/curly) hair. It should be quite obvious by now. Recently, […]

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 […]

Singer Iza talks about female empowerment and the representation of the black woman

December 19, 2016 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: We first introduced you to singer Iza several months ago. The carioca (native of Rio de Janeiro) had been making […]

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Student has bus card photo rejected because of her afro

March 25, 2016 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: Nothing new or shocking to report here just another example of how much Brazil attempts to enforce the European standard […]

More from the land of “No, we aren’t racists” – Top news program’s first black weather girl targeted with numerous racist offenses on program’s social network

July 5, 2015 Marques Travae 5

Note from BW of Brazil: Well, I can honestly say, this is absolutely shocking! What? Racist sentiments in Brazil?!?! The world must be ending! Alright, […]

“In Brazil, I don’t know any black dancer in classical ballet”: A native of Rio, ballerina Ingrid Silva finds success in New York

May 10, 2015 Marques Travae 9

Note from BW of Brazil: Today’s story is great for a number of reasons. 1) As in stories of Afro-Brazilians excelling in areas such gymnastics […]

TV network validates protests of activists against its controversial program; and what of the prominent “house negroes” that supported it?

October 10, 2014 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: The controversial television series Sexo e as Nêgas has now aired its third episode. The program which has provoked outrage […]

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“Mommy, is it true that there’s no such thing as a black princess?”: Nine-year child is introduced to white hegemony through the words of a blond stranger

“Is it because she’s black?” TV host Silvio Santos accused of racism after overuling audience choice of black singer as winner of contest and awarding white woman

“Many of us forget that black men & black women can & should love each other”: Comedian Tia Má reflects on the color of love and state of black relationships

After 3-year hiatus, actress Camila Pitanga returns; criticizes President Bolsonaro and discusses how racism affected her mother’s acting career

Bahian rapper Baco Exu do Blues beats out Jay-Z and shares music award with Childish Gambino for Cannes Lions 2019 festival in France

In a hospital in Conceição de Macabu, Dr. Fred Nicácio shares the reaction of a 74-year old black woman’s joy at being consulted by a black doctor for the first time in her life

Tia Má with a loose tongue: Journalist and popular YouTuber becomes first black Brazilian woman to do stand comedy shows

Is there a double standard on beauty and “big hair”? Recent reactions to a black woman not being able to secure employment due to her hair seem to suggest yes

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!

Singer Iza talks about female empowerment and the representation of the black woman

Student has bus card photo rejected because of her afro

“In Brazil, I don’t know any black dancer in classical ballet”: A native of Rio, ballerina Ingrid Silva finds success in New York

TV network validates protests of activists against its controversial program; and what of the prominent “house negroes” that supported it?

“We’re used to thinking white is prettier, cleaner” – Palmitagem: A term that has caused a necessary discomfort in thinking about race and relationships

Palmitagem (swirling) is a very big relationship of self-hate; seeking in whites a love that they destroyed within you and your ancestors is bizarre

From black skin to blue eyes: Why did the social network of a popular black hairstylist celebrate the whitening of his family on Black Consciousness Day?

The black woman and love: 3 women tell how ethnicity impacts their relationships and what they learned about themselves living with their partners

Can black people get laser hair removal? Does black skin really age slower? Ask Dr. Katleen Conceição, the only specialist in black skin treatment in Brazil

“Black people need to construct their own narratives”: Nicho 54 institute seeks to increase participation of black professionals in Brazil’s film industry

The black entrepreneurial spirit: 18th annual Feira Preta (Brazil’s black expo) attracts 35 thousand people and earns $1.5 million reais in two days

For the first time, a black family will be the protagonist of a Globo TV Christmas special: ‘Juntos a Magia Acontece’ (together magic happens) airs tonight

“This one is for the people of Brazil”: Why did so many Brazilians cheer and thank Nigerian UFC fighter Kamaru Usman after beating American Colby Covington?

“Is it because she’s black?” TV host Silvio Santos accused of racism after overuling audience choice of black singer as winner of contest and awarding white woman

“Advertising itself was born racist”: Brazil’s advertising industry continues to value whiteness, but black presence has recently increased, what does this mean?

With November being the Month of Black Consciousness in Brazil, recently released study provides insight into the most pressing issues of the black population

Only 7.4% of commercials feature black women in leading role, research reveals

Research shows increased presence of blacks in TV commercials; black men (1%-11%) and black women (4%-16%) see increases in representation

Did President Bolsonaro order Bank of Brazil to pull commercial from air because it featured too many black people?