Theater Archives - Black Women Of Brazil

Theater piece “Lotus” presents solitude of the black woman and the struggle to secure a long-lasting relationship; spectacular comes to the stage in Rio de Janeiro on November 16th

November 13, 2018 Marques Travae 1

Theater piece “Lotus” presents solitude of the black woman and the struggle to secure a long-lasting relationship; spectacular comes to the stage in Rio de […]

“The Meeting – Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr”, a play about a fictional meeting between the two iconic black leaders, debuts in Rio in October

October 3, 2018 Marques Travae 0

“The Meeting – Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr”, a play about a fictional meeting between the two iconic black leaders, debuts in Rio […]

As the Brazilian media continues to marginalize their talents, Afro-Brazilian actors take to stages in Rio to bring the black voice and experience to the public

September 6, 2018 Marques Travae 0

As the Brazilian media continues to marginalize their talents, Afro-Brazilian actors take to stages in Rio to bring the black voice and experience to the […]

“É uma coisa de preta!” (It’s a Black Thing): In front of near all-black audience, six Afro-Brazilian comics debut black stand up comedy making light of racism

September 2, 2018 Marques Travae 1

“É uma coisa preta!” (It’s a Black Thing): In front of near all-black audience, six Afro-Brazilian comics debut black stand up comedy making light of […]

Coletivo Preto, Black Collective, a theater group composed of four black actors, is bringing a fresh perspective of black art to stages in Rio de Janeiro

August 17, 2018 Marques Travae 1

Coletivo Preto, Black Collective, a theater group composed of four black actors, is bringing a fresh perspective of black art to stages in Rio de […]

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 […]

“White in Brazil” comedy sketch pokes fun at white privilege and how the country’s race relations are still rooted in the slave era

January 22, 2017 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: Some of the best comedy skits, sketches and routines that I’ve seen over the years are those that make me […]

Lázaro Ramos and Taís Araújo thrill audiences in play ‘The Mountaintop’, a fictional account of Martin Luther King’s last day – But why was the audience overwhelmingly white?

October 15, 2015 Marques Travae 3

Note from BW of Brazil: As of late, actors and real life couple Lázaro Ramos and Taís Araújo have made a number of headlines in recent […]

Whitewashing history: Play in Rio de Janeiro inspired by Afro-Brazilian historical figures but portrayed by white actors!

June 20, 2015 Marques Travae 45

Note from BW of Brazil: Incredible! These people NEVER give up! The latest controversy coming out of Brazil involving black (mis)representation and history is neither […]

Echoes that don’t stop: Black theater redraws new scenario

March 23, 2015 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: The topic of black Brazilian theater is something that we cover from time to time here on the blog. As […]

With drama, poetry and consciousness, the Coletivo Negro theater group brings black theatrical and political aesthetic to the stage

March 25, 2014 Marques Travae 2

Note from BW of Brazil: Although Brazil is often described as the country with the largest black population in the world outside of Africa, one […]

Mercedes Batista: First black woman featured as dancer in Municipal Theater in Rio; introduced African elements into modern Brazilian dance

April 15, 2013 Marques Travae 0

Mercedes Ignácia da Silva Krieger, Mercedes Batista, was born in 1921, in the city of Campos dos Goytacazes, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, […]

Talented actress, dancer, singer Adriana Lessa: Through the storm of financial difficulty and disease, she remains a jewel

February 19, 2013 Marques Travae 0

Adriana Lessa is an actress, TV host, radio host and singer from the city of São Paulo. Adriana spent her adolescent years concentrating her time […]

Carnaval 2013 photo gallery 4

February 17, 2013 Marques Travae 2

Just a few more of the beauties from Carnaval of 2013. Thank you for visiting the site where black Brazilian women will always have a […]

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Theater piece “Lotus” presents solitude of the black woman and the struggle to secure a long-lasting relationship; spectacular comes to the stage in Rio de Janeiro on November 16th

“The Meeting – Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr”, a play about a fictional meeting between the two iconic black leaders, debuts in Rio in October

As the Brazilian media continues to marginalize their talents, Afro-Brazilian actors take to stages in Rio to bring the black voice and experience to the public

“É uma coisa de preta!” (It’s a Black Thing): In front of near all-black audience, six Afro-Brazilian comics debut black stand up comedy making light of racism

Coletivo Preto, Black Collective, a theater group composed of four black actors, is bringing a fresh perspective of black art to stages in Rio de Janeiro

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

“White in Brazil” comedy sketch pokes fun at white privilege and how the country’s race relations are still rooted in the slave era

Lázaro Ramos and Taís Araújo thrill audiences in play ‘The Mountaintop’, a fictional account of Martin Luther King’s last day – But why was the audience overwhelmingly white?

Whitewashing history: Play in Rio de Janeiro inspired by Afro-Brazilian historical figures but portrayed by white actors!

Echoes that don’t stop: Black theater redraws new scenario

With drama, poetry and consciousness, the Coletivo Negro theater group brings black theatrical and political aesthetic to the stage

Mercedes Batista: First black woman featured as dancer in Municipal Theater in Rio; introduced African elements into modern Brazilian dance

Talented actress, dancer, singer Adriana Lessa: Through the storm of financial difficulty and disease, she remains a jewel

Carnaval 2013 photo gallery 4

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