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Brazil becomes the first country to pay compensation as a result of a maternal death; lawsuit highlights discriminatory practices against black women in health care system

April 3, 2014 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: Health, discriminatory practices and unequal access to health care are very important topics that have been featured in […]

Young black men die by murder, young black women die from lack of health care: "Public security", state authoritarianism and the extermination of the black population

November 11, 2012 Marques Travae 11

Originally titled: “Os jovens negros morrem e as mulheres negras também morrem (Young black men are dying and black women are also dying)” by Luka* It’s been […]

Seminar highlights black women’s health and unequal access to health care

April 16, 2012 Marques Travae 0

As studies have proven, black women have less access to health care in Brazil. Surveys conducted by respected institutions like the Institute of Economic Research […]

Seminar highlights black women’s health and unequal access to health care

April 16, 2012 Marques Travae 1

As studies have proven, black women have less access to health care in Brazil. Surveys conducted by respected institutions like the Institute of Economic Research […]

Must black elites “sell out” to maintain status? Black women put Minister of Human Rights on blast after she denominates President “godfather of black women”

April 19, 2017 Marques Travae 3

Note from BW of Brazil: Why does this seem to be such a common story? Black person struggles, achieves success and reaches the pinnacle of […]

Racism begins at pregnancy: A series of reports addresses the reality of pregnant black women, the main victims of obstetric violence

September 21, 2015 Marques Travae 3

Note from BW of Brazil: In Brazil, there are certain realities that must be dealt with regardless of how uncomfortable the facts make people feel. […]

Why do blacks have less access to health care than whites in Brazil?

June 26, 2015 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: It’s no secret. The tentacles of racism reach so many areas of society that one would be completely out of […]

“How are we, Black Women, on International Women’s Day?” – Black Brazilian Women continue preparation of 2015 Black Women’s March!

March 8, 2015 Marques Travae 3

Note from BW of Brazil: Today’s date, March 8th, always serves as a day of reflection. For on this day, around the world, millions of women […]

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Brazil becomes the first country to pay compensation as a result of a maternal death; lawsuit highlights discriminatory practices against black women in health care system

Young black men die by murder, young black women die from lack of health care: "Public security", state authoritarianism and the extermination of the black population

Seminar highlights black women’s health and unequal access to health care

Seminar highlights black women’s health and unequal access to health care

Must black elites “sell out” to maintain status? Black women put Minister of Human Rights on blast after she denominates President “godfather of black women”

Racism begins at pregnancy: A series of reports addresses the reality of pregnant black women, the main victims of obstetric violence

Why do blacks have less access to health care than whites in Brazil?

“How are we, Black Women, on International Women’s Day?” – Black Brazilian Women continue preparation of 2015 Black Women’s March!

Black women and feminism in Brazil: the intersections of racial and gender inequality

Event pays homage to black women and discusses much needed public policies for this segment of the population

Black women are victims of more than 60% of the murders of women in Brazil

Announcement! “Black Women’s March Against Racism and For Well Being – 2015” announced in the nation’s capital!

Pink October (Outubro Rosa): Addressing the unequal access of black women to breast care exams

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