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Is there a black genocide going on in Brazil? Considering a number of important factors, the answer may be surprising

April 18, 2018 Marques Travae 3

Note from BW of Brazil: Well, it’s a topic that has been mentioned in a number of articles on this blog. As such, readers should […]

“We will not be killed without reacting”: Showing that ‘Black Lives Matter’ in Brazil, Third March Against the Genocide of Black People mobilizes youth of Salvador, Bahia

September 1, 2015 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: The brutal murders and disappearances of black people, specifically black males, continues to be a serious problem throughout Brazil. With […]

In quick verdict, judge absolves Military Police that killed 12 black males execution style – Judge of case running for federal judge position

July 28, 2015 Marques Travae 2

Note from BW of Brazil: One must really ask if there is a such thing as justice. When it involved police and black youth in […]

In Brazil’s capital, a black youth is six times more likely to be murdered than a white youth

May 3, 2015 Marques Travae 2

Note from BW of Brazil: We can never discuss this issue too much. The genocide that Brazil has apparently declared against black youth is a serious […]

The mood is fear in Salvador, Bahia, as Military Police intimidate protesters of 15 black males murdered in police massacre

February 16, 2015 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: Last week, BW of Brazil brought you yet another execution style massacre by Brazil’s lethal Military Police, this one once […]

“In Brazil, Ferguson happens everyday”: But where is the widespread protest?

December 13, 2014 Marques Travae 2

Note from BW of Brazil: No, the “hands up, don’t shoot” pose in the photo above is not from Ferguson, Missouri, nor is it from […]

Another missing black male! Witnesses believe Military Police involved in disappearance of 16-year old Davi Fiúza

November 16, 2014 Marques Travae 9

Note from BW of Brazil: The stress and concern has been steadily growing over the case of the disappearance of 16-year year old Davi Fiúza […]

No black power in a democracy – With no promises from any presidential candidate, Afro-Brazilians can only vote and hope for the best

October 26, 2014 Marques Travae 4

Note from BW of Brazil: In reality, this should come as no surprise. Over a month ago we posted an article that showed that even with […]

March Against Black Genocide galvanizes 50,000 people throughout Brazil; where is the media coverage?

September 7, 2014 Marques Travae 3

Note from BW of Brazil: Here at BW of Brazil, the consistent pattern of genocide being carried out against the black population of Brazil has […]

Thousands across the country march for the end of the genocide of the black population

August 23, 2014 Marques Travae 2

Note from BW of Brazil: Yesterday, protesters all over Brazil stopped traffic, marched with banners, screamed and sang in unison against a perceived policy of […]

Community in northeastern Brazil condemns murder of two young men by perpetrators wearing black masks in another apparent death squad attack on black males

September 2, 2012 Marques Travae 0

Two young men were killed in the Boiadeiro neighborhood of Salvador, Bahia, in Brazil’s northeast by four men wearing black masks. Police intimidate and attack protesters. (Please see video […]

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Is there a black genocide going on in Brazil? Considering a number of important factors, the answer may be surprising

“We will not be killed without reacting”: Showing that ‘Black Lives Matter’ in Brazil, Third March Against the Genocide of Black People mobilizes youth of Salvador, Bahia

In quick verdict, judge absolves Military Police that killed 12 black males execution style – Judge of case running for federal judge position

In Brazil’s capital, a black youth is six times more likely to be murdered than a white youth

The mood is fear in Salvador, Bahia, as Military Police intimidate protesters of 15 black males murdered in police massacre

“In Brazil, Ferguson happens everyday”: But where is the widespread protest?

Another missing black male! Witnesses believe Military Police involved in disappearance of 16-year old Davi Fiúza

No black power in a democracy – With no promises from any presidential candidate, Afro-Brazilians can only vote and hope for the best

March Against Black Genocide galvanizes 50,000 people throughout Brazil; where is the media coverage?

Thousands across the country march for the end of the genocide of the black population

Community in northeastern Brazil condemns murder of two young men by perpetrators wearing black masks in another apparent death squad attack on black males

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

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

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

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?

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

“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

“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

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

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

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

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