(Only) slavery (doesn’t) explain the current situation of black Brazilians
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
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 […]
“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
Note from BW of Brazil: I ask the question again: With aggressive, blatantly racist assaults happening in Brazil for so long, how is it […]
Meet 12 YouTubers who are empowering black Brazilian women on the internet
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 […]
Culture resists: Still vastly under-represented in film and television, Afro-Brazilians are making their presence felt in theater, music, literature and art
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 […]
Beyond the aesthetic question, kinky/curly hair is a symbol of resistance against racism: after straightening for years, woman feels empowered with natural hair
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 […]
Racism and self-esteem: Afro-Brazilians share experiences and challenges of living in a society that is a constant assault on one’s blackness
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 […]
Always told to straighten or keep their hair short, young blacks ignore stigmatization, are abandoning chemicals & sharing tips for maintaining natural looks
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 […]
Celebrating the power of choice: 10 beautiful black Brazilian women empowered with straight hair
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 […]
‘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
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 […]
Black pride! 4-year old blows up internet striking back against prejudice – “It’s not a wig; I’m black!”
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 […]
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!
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 […]
25 privileges that whites enjoy simply for being white
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 […]
Black actresses tackle the issues of prejudice, natural black hair and self-affirmation in the play “Combs”
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 […]