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“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 […]

TV network’s black house actors come out in support of controversial TV program; do their support of their white “masters” make them more akin to “house negroes”?

October 1, 2014 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: With episode three of the controversial series Sexo e as negas airing tonight, debate over the program has become a […]

Media manipulation: After racist insult makes headlines, talk show features an all-white panel to downplay the issue

September 29, 2014 Marques Travae 6

Note from BW of Brazil: In reality, this is so typical of Brazil’s media and how the nation itself deals with issues concerning race. The […]

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“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?

TV network’s black house actors come out in support of controversial TV program; do their support of their white “masters” make them more akin to “house negroes”?

Media manipulation: After racist insult makes headlines, talk show features an all-white panel to downplay the issue

“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

‘I wouldn’t accept a white man’, says funk singer MC Carol after criticism of rapper Karol Conka’s relationship

A celebrated symbol of black empowerment, rapper Karol Conka faces accusations of hypocrisy after going public with a white man

What does it mean to “palmitar”? Understanding the term that many use to define a black preference for white partners

From a black “Little Mermaid” to a black “Sleeping Beauty” in Rio de Janeiro play, black female characters in children’s cultural productions is still important

Only second to US, Brazil wins its most medals ever in Pan-American Games! Highlights include victory in Track & Field, victory over US in women’s basketball

‘I wouldn’t accept a white man’, says funk singer MC Carol after criticism of rapper Karol Conka’s relationship

Bruna Braga creates new formats of humor and speaks about the black woman in an intelligent way in her stand up comedy routines

“We keep on in your honor”: Black actors pay tribute to Ruth de Souza – Pioneering actress died Sunday at the age of 98

Ruth de Souza, pioneer of black representation in Brazilian TV, cinema and theater, passes away at age 98

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

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