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In defense of the racial democracy myth: Military Police acknowledge stopping more black people but deny that racism influences such actions

September 1, 2018 Marques Travae 1

In defense of the racial democracy: Military Police acknowledge stopping more black people but deny that racism influences such actions By Marques Travae; images courtesy […]

“But isn’t Brazil a racial democracy?”: Famous interracial couples reveal how they deal with racism in their relationships

June 27, 2017 Marques Travae 2

Note from BW of Brazil: Always intriguing to read articles such as the one posted below. In relation to interracial relations in Brazil, there are […]

The final pillar of the debunked ‘racial democracy’? Post-doctorate research project exposes racism and racial hierarchies within interracial families

May 31, 2017 Marques Travae 5

Note from BW of Brazil: In reality, I don’t know why this research would come as a surprise to anyone who has studied the issues […]

For ‘Financial Times’, neo-Nazi groups challenge Brazil’s myth of racial democracy; racial inequality and racist sentiments unmasked myth decades ago

January 14, 2017 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: Sometimes when I see reports such as a recent one in the Financial Times, it’s actually a little funny to […]

Classic book ‘The genocide of the black Brazilian’ by Abdias do Nascimento re-released: originally released in 1978, title was activist’s attempt to expose the myth of ‘racial democracy’ outside of Brazil

January 8, 2017 Marques Travae 2

Note from BW of Brazil: In a brief bio I published several weeks ago, I described how I happened to get into studies of the […]

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Black consciousness, human consciousness or lack of consciousness? Eleven reasons to discredit the myth of racial democracy

April 30, 2016 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: Over the years of this blog’s existence, we often receive messages from many readers (both here and in social networking […]

‘Myth of racial democracy is part of the education of the Brazilian,” says Congolese anthropologist living in Brazil

February 16, 2016 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: The understanding of racism, the myth of racial democracy and how everyday Brazilians deny its existence or being racists themselves […]

Racial Democracy or Informal Apartheid? South Africa and Brazil: Two historical, cultural contexts and different times, the same segregation

September 8, 2015 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: Over the years, there has been a long running debate as to which nation is/was the most racist against black […]

“Brazilian television doesn’t portray blacks”, says journalist Luciana Barreto: TV remains far from a “racial democracy”

December 18, 2014 Marques Travae 5

Note from BW of Brazil: It is a common theme among activists and also on this blog. Foreigners such as African-American activist Angela Davis, Mozambican writer Paulina […]

If Iemanjá is an African goddess, who are these negros carrying? Brazil’s “racial democracy” at its finest

December 31, 2013 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: The arrival of 4-5 million African slaves in Brazil during the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade brought various expressions of African culture […]

New anti-crime bill divides government officials; black activists see proposal as way to formalize anti-black genocide

April 16, 2019 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: The term “genocídio negro”, meaning ‘black genocide’ is not new when speaking of the experiences of Brazil’s African descendants. Abdias […]

“And me, am I not Brazilian?” Native of São Paulo responds to Brazilians who don’t believe she’s Brazilian because she is dark-skinned

April 3, 2019 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: So much to say about today’s post, but before I weigh in on it, please take a few minutes and […]

The Colônia Africana neighborhood and negro removal: In the late 19th century, Porto Alegre began pushing its black population to the outskirts of the city

March 6, 2019 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: Brazil’s history is a fascinating one. Particularly considering the treatment of its black population. Now, to hear Brazilian tell it, […]

“Structural racism makes black people really sick”: Psychologist Lívia Marques warns of tragic consequences of structural racism on black bodies

February 23, 2019 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: The discussion of racism and white supremacy in Brazil are topics that have been covered extensively on this blog. From […]

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In defense of the racial democracy myth: Military Police acknowledge stopping more black people but deny that racism influences such actions

“But isn’t Brazil a racial democracy?”: Famous interracial couples reveal how they deal with racism in their relationships

The final pillar of the debunked ‘racial democracy’? Post-doctorate research project exposes racism and racial hierarchies within interracial families

For ‘Financial Times’, neo-Nazi groups challenge Brazil’s myth of racial democracy; racial inequality and racist sentiments unmasked myth decades ago

Classic book ‘The genocide of the black Brazilian’ by Abdias do Nascimento re-released: originally released in 1978, title was activist’s attempt to expose the myth of ‘racial democracy’ outside of Brazil

Black consciousness, human consciousness or lack of consciousness? Eleven reasons to discredit the myth of racial democracy

‘Myth of racial democracy is part of the education of the Brazilian,” says Congolese anthropologist living in Brazil

Racial Democracy or Informal Apartheid? South Africa and Brazil: Two historical, cultural contexts and different times, the same segregation

“Brazilian television doesn’t portray blacks”, says journalist Luciana Barreto: TV remains far from a “racial democracy”

If Iemanjá is an African goddess, who are these negros carrying? Brazil’s “racial democracy” at its finest

New anti-crime bill divides government officials; black activists see proposal as way to formalize anti-black genocide

“And me, am I not Brazilian?” Native of São Paulo responds to Brazilians who don’t believe she’s Brazilian because she is dark-skinned

The Colônia Africana neighborhood and negro removal: In the late 19th century, Porto Alegre began pushing its black population to the outskirts of the city

“Structural racism makes black people really sick”: Psychologist Lívia Marques warns of tragic consequences of structural racism on black bodies

“You didn’t say you were black”: Structural racism and sexism lead black Brazilian women to the routine of romantic exclusion

Afrocentric relationships? “I see the black population fighting, mistreating itself, in an internal conflict for the acceptance of branquitude (whiteness)”

Through her social network profile, actress/model Pathy Dejesus announces her first pregnancy

8-year old boy with afro has enrollment refused at a school because his hair doesn’t fit “the standard”; director denies racism

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

‘Encontro Preto’ (Black Encounter) consolidates itself as a movement to strengthen Afro-entrepreneurship in Rio

Estilo Afro online store reaching consumers in black community: site makes hard to find products available for Afro-entrepreneurs

Boycott exclusionary establishments or push for diversity? Photo of black guests at Vogue Brasil Ball generates controversy over how to deal with racism

Victories of black theater groups are highlight of the prestigious Shell Award; André Lemos becomes first black director to be awarded in 31 years

Tabatha Aquino, the subway singing sensation that overcame difficulties by raising her own voice, signs a contract with Sony Brasil

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