Black Entrepreneurship Archives - Black Women Of Brazil

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

April 4, 2019 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: It’s really impressive to see the number of black-owned businesses in Brazil springing up to serve a long-ignored group of […]

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

April 2, 2019 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: There is no way to deny that there has been a rise in Afro-Brazilian entrepreneurs selling products that appeal specifically […]

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

April 1, 2019 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: Hmmm…This story is intriguing. I’d be curious to know how other readers or people familiar with the situation would weigh […]

Lorena Santos escolhe modelos cujo perfil dialogue com as ruas

‘Lolita Az Avessas’, a designer brand from the state of Minas Gerais, values black women and the diversity of the bodies

January 14, 2019 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: The fashion industry is yet another area in which we’ve seen some exciting developments in which Afro-Brazilians are demanding representation, […]

Empreendedores contam suas experiências em mesa redonda

“Black women don’t sell”: Black entrepreneurs share their experiences in a round table

December 3, 2018 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: In my ongoing analysis of the situation of Afro-Brazilians, I can confirm that there are and have always been a […]

Empoderamente cresceu a partir de um projeto na universidade

In Salvador, Bahia, a professor and project use African-oriented clothing to strengthen black identity and interest community in the African Diaspora

November 25, 2018 Marques Travae 0

In Salvador, Bahia, a professor and project use African-oriented clothing to strengthen black identity and interest community in the African Diaspora By Marques Travae When […]

The power of “Black Money”: Afro-Brazilians becoming more conscious of how and with whom they spend their money, seek to support black businesses

November 20, 2018 Marques Travae 6

The power of “Black Money”: Afro-Brazilians becoming more conscious of how and with whom they spend their money, seek to support black businesses By Marques […]

“Black & Black: A Meeting of Family”: New social network for blacks wants to bring visibility to politicians and entrepreneurs

September 26, 2018 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: Technology has long been proven to be a very profitable advantage for those who know how to exploit its full […]

“People leave the office happy to have been served by a black doctor”: Dr. Fred William Nicacio represents the black community through medicine

July 14, 2018 Marques Travae 2

Note from BW of Brazil: We most definitely need to have more stories such as this one. Of course it will always be the futebol […]

Black Artistic Front expo presents shows, dance, theater and fair with Afro-entrepreneurs in Rio

July 5, 2018 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: Yet another initiative that aims to promote the work of black artists and entrepreneurs. We’ve been seeing these sort of […]

Publisher Malê gathers black authors to change a market that portrays them as criminals, servants or slaves, where 2.5% of novelists were black until 2014

June 21, 2018 Marques Travae 2

Note from BW of Brazil: There are so many areas in which black Brazilians lack opportunities that, as much as this blog as covered the […]

With the objective of promoting networking and business expansion, Afro Hub, an acceleration program for black entrepreneurs, is launched in São Paulo

June 4, 2018 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: The rise of the black entrepreneur in Brazil has been one of the most intriguing developments in the past few […]

“Being the mother of a black girl has brought me many challenges”: In video, entrepreneur laments hearing from daughter how children avoid playing with her

May 26, 2018 Marques Travae 4

Note from BW of Brazil: This very poignant piece has been touching all that read it for the past week or so. It’s a short […]

Meet 7 black Brazilian creators who are re-defining creativity in 2018

May 4, 2018 Marques Travae 2

Note from BW of Brazil: Even though in many cases, some very talented individuals have yet to see their talents pay off in lucrative financial […]

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‘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

‘Lolita Az Avessas’, a designer brand from the state of Minas Gerais, values black women and the diversity of the bodies

“Black women don’t sell”: Black entrepreneurs share their experiences in a round table

In Salvador, Bahia, a professor and project use African-oriented clothing to strengthen black identity and interest community in the African Diaspora

The power of “Black Money”: Afro-Brazilians becoming more conscious of how and with whom they spend their money, seek to support black businesses

“People leave the office happy to have been served by a black doctor”: Dr. Fred William Nicacio represents the black community through medicine

Black Artistic Front expo presents shows, dance, theater and fair with Afro-entrepreneurs in Rio

Publisher Malê gathers black authors to change a market that portrays them as criminals, servants or slaves, where 2.5% of novelists were black until 2014

With the objective of promoting networking and business expansion, Afro Hub, an acceleration program for black entrepreneurs, is launched in São Paulo

“Being the mother of a black girl has brought me many challenges”: In video, entrepreneur laments hearing from daughter how children avoid playing with her

“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