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(Only) slavery (doesn’t) explain the current situation of black Brazilians

February 3, 2018 Marques Travae 8

Note from BW of Brazil: You would think that the title of today’s article would be totally obvious to anyone who reads it, but it […]

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Natural black hair and the politics of resistance: In a Eurocentric Brazil that rejects African features, wearing natural hair is more than just an aesthetic statement

January 27, 2018 Marques Travae 3

Note from BW of Brazil: Hearing the word Brazil outside the country conjures various images for foreigners. For people who have never been here, what […]

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“Go back to the slave quarters, monkey, and straighten that hair!” – Black woman punched and dragged by her hair in a pub; aggressor pays fine and walks

July 3, 2017 Marques Travae 9

  Note from BW of Brazil: I ask the question again: With aggressive, blatantly racist assaults happening in Brazil for so long, how is it […]

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Meet 12 YouTubers who are empowering black Brazilian women on the internet

January 11, 2017 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: You gotta admit it. YouTube has opened up a flood of opportunities for common, everyday people that simply weren’t possible […]

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Culture resists: Still vastly under-represented in film and television, Afro-Brazilians are making their presence felt in theater, music, literature and art

December 21, 2016 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: I have never tried to avoid the facts. Afro-Brazilians continue to be vastly under-represented in the Brazilian film and television […]

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Beyond the aesthetic question, kinky/curly hair is a symbol of resistance against racism: after straightening for years, woman feels empowered with natural hair

December 4, 2016 Marques Travae 3

Note from BW of Brazil: The discovery of the beauty in kinky/curly hair is a process that tens of thousands of Afro-Brazilian women are experiencing […]

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Racism and self-esteem: Afro-Brazilians share experiences and challenges of living in a society that is a constant assault on one’s blackness

November 30, 2016 Marques Travae 3

Note from BW of Brazil: The title of today’s article sums up a great part of what this blog is all about. The development of […]

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Always told to straighten or keep their hair short, young blacks ignore stigmatization, are abandoning chemicals & sharing tips for maintaining natural looks

October 1, 2016 Marques Travae 2

Note from BW of Brazil: It can’t be stressed enough. Afro textured hair is one of the principal characteristics of African ancestry that has long […]

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Celebrating the power of choice: 10 beautiful black Brazilian women empowered with straight hair

September 25, 2016 Marques Travae 4

Note from BW of Brazil: As with many topics we cover on this, today’s post is on a topic that offer an alternative; the other […]

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‘Tell that one over there to reduce the volume of her hair’: young woman is target of racism on part of director of college in Rio

May 12, 2016 Marques Travae 4

Note from BW of Brazil: So, how will those who are raised to believe that Brazil is a ‘racial democracy’ defend this one? “How is […]

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Black pride! 4-year old blows up internet striking back against prejudice – “It’s not a wig; I’m black!”

May 2, 2016 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: This is such a cool story and the kind that we love to share on this blog. As recent as […]

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Rising star! From poor Rio origins, Lellêzinha’s ‘passinho’ steps have led her to an int’l hit, a show in New York, a role in a novela & now a TV commercial!

December 22, 2015 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: Hey, I know that face!! I must admit that I don’t watch much television. A lot of times I have […]

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25 privileges that whites enjoy simply for being white

December 16, 2015 Marques Travae 4

Note from BW of Brazil: The issue of racism is a topic frequently discussed on this blog as it is key to understanding the racial […]

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Black actresses tackle the issues of prejudice, natural black hair and self-affirmation in the play “Combs”

November 11, 2015 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: Well once again we see an example of the old adage, “if you want something done, you have to do […]

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  • 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?

    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 […]

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

    Note from BW of Brazil: I’m sure that regular readers of this blog know by now that this one of my favorite topics. And before […]

  • 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

    Note from BW of Brazil: I suppose there are at least two ways to look at the first dermatologist to specialize in treating black skin […]

  • Interracial relationships and conflicting political views; in novela, black teen ends relationship when boyfriend expresses idea that police treat everyone equally

    Note from BW of Brazil  When I first took a look at the video that is the topic of today’s post, it took me back […]

  • Present Black Parents: Collective brings together black mothers and fathers, to practice ancestral values, break stereotypes and become better parents

    Note from BW of Brazil: With so many oppressive forces at work in Brazil against the very survival of black men, black women, black children […]

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Singer Thalma de Freitas in the only Brazilian nominated for the 2020 Grammy Awards; artist is recognized for her album Sorte! with John Finbury

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After debuting in Rio, Brazilian production of the musical ‘A Cor Púrpura’ (The Color Purple) soon to arrive in São Paulo

November 16, 2019 0

”Sit down over there, macaca” – Black reality show participant is called a ‘monkey’ on live TV; the guilty party may or may not suprise you

November 14, 2019 3

Funk feud? Rivalry between singers Ludmilla and Anitta escalates after Ludmilla is booed and called ‘monkey’ at Prêmio Multishow award ceremony

November 10, 2019 1

November 4 – 50 years of assassination of revolutionary Carlos Marighella: Why was biopic scheduled to drop on Black Consciousness Day cancelled?

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

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

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

    Only 7.4% of commercials feature black women in lead role, research reveals It’s basically the rule in any segment of Brazilian society. If there appears […]

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

    Note from BW of Brazil: There was no way I couldn’t notice it. Everyday in the city of São Paulo millions of people take the […]

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

    Note from BW of Brazil: Ya know, all the while that Jair Bolsonaro was campaigning to become the President of Brazil, he let people know […]

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    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 […]

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