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With November being the Month of Black Consciousness in Brazil, recently released study provides insight into the most pressing issues of the black population

November 24, 2019 Marques Travae 0

With November being the Month of Black Consciousness in Brazil, recently released study provides insight into the most pressing issues of the black population By […]

Only 7.4% of commercials feature black women in leading role, research reveals

October 10, 2019 Marques Travae 0

Only 7.4% of commercials feature black women in lead role, research reveals It’s basically the rule in any segment of Brazilian society. If there appears […]

Research shows increased presence of blacks in TV commercials; black men (1%-11%) and black women (4%-16%) see increases in representation

October 1, 2019 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: There was no way I couldn’t notice it. Everyday in the city of São Paulo millions of people take the […]

Did President Bolsonaro order Bank of Brazil to pull commercial from air because it featured too many black people?

April 27, 2019 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: Ya know, all the while that Jair Bolsonaro was campaigning to become the President of Brazil, he let people know […]

Company Preta, meaning black woman, offers free and collaborative image bank: for the representation of the black woman in communications

January 16, 2019 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: Now this is an area that I can most def relate to. When you run a blog, there is always a […]

Although there have been improvements, Brazil’s advertising industry still reinforces stereotypes about the black population, study says

January 13, 2019 Marques Travae 2

Note from BW of Brazil: Needless, advertising in Brazil leaves much to be desired if were expecting a fair representation of the Brazilian population. It […]

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?

December 2, 2018 Marques Travae 0

In new Perdigão Christmas commercial, a mostly black family is “thankful” for receiving a chicken that a mostly white family “donates” By Marques Travae One […]

“Where are the white people?!?” New television commercial by Brazilian cosmetics chain receives 40% dislikes on You Tube after featuring a black family

August 2, 2018 Marques Travae 12

“Where are the white people?!?” New television commercial by Brazilian cosmetics chain receives 40% dislikes on You Tube. Why? It featured a black family on […]

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The historical construction of racism in Brazil: exclusion of blacks from access to land, low investment in education are factors in current racial inequalities

July 15, 2018 Marques Travae 2

Note from BW of Brazil: I’m quite sure that even as this blog will be completing seven years of exposing the racial situation in Brazil, […]

Meet Ana Flávia: From Salvador, Bahia, she recently made history after becoming the first black woman to win the Ford Models contest

December 15, 2016 Marques Travae 5

Note from BW of Brazil: Well anyone who heard about this story recently just knew that she would make headlines here at BW of Brazil! […]

Persecuted as the only black woman in a beauty pageant, Carolina Pinheiro dos Passos says: “I represent blacks!”

November 4, 2015 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: One can gain quite a bit of insight into how race plays out in many minds by simply analyzing something […]

Overcoming obesity and becoming a champion weightlifter, in search for sponsors, Josélia Oliveira was told they wouldn’t support her because “blacks don’t sell”

October 24, 2015 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: It’s always great to see people overcoming obstacles and fighting their place in the sun even when there are those […]

Agency criticized over photo: Calls itself Agência Africa but photo of staff doesn’t feature any black people

October 18, 2015 Marques Travae 2

Note from BW of Brazil: Sometimes one has to wonder, before being criticized does anyone seriously think about the things they do? I often wonder […]

One state’s ad for World Breastfeeding Week harks back to Brazil’s slavery era

August 15, 2015 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: In yesterday’s post, we mentioned how, because of the legacy of slavery, “something as simple as changing the skin color […]

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With November being the Month of Black Consciousness in Brazil, recently released study provides insight into the most pressing issues of the black population

Only 7.4% of commercials feature black women in leading role, research reveals

Research shows increased presence of blacks in TV commercials; black men (1%-11%) and black women (4%-16%) see increases in representation

Did President Bolsonaro order Bank of Brazil to pull commercial from air because it featured too many black people?

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

Meet Ana Flávia: From Salvador, Bahia, she recently made history after becoming the first black woman to win the Ford Models contest

Persecuted as the only black woman in a beauty pageant, Carolina Pinheiro dos Passos says: “I represent blacks!”

Overcoming obesity and becoming a champion weightlifter, in search for sponsors, Josélia Oliveira was told they wouldn’t support her because “blacks don’t sell”

Agency criticized over photo: Calls itself Agência Africa but photo of staff doesn’t feature any black people

One state’s ad for World Breastfeeding Week harks back to Brazil’s slavery era

From black skin to blue eyes: Why did the social network of a popular black hairstylist celebrate the whitening of his family on Black Consciousness Day?

The black woman and love: 3 women tell how ethnicity impacts their relationships and what they learned about themselves living with their partners

Can black people get laser hair removal? Does black skin really age slower? Ask Dr. Katleen Conceição, the only specialist in black skin treatment in Brazil

Interracial relationships and conflicting political views; in novela, black teen ends relationship when boyfriend expresses idea that police treat everyone equally

Present Black Parents: Collective brings together black mothers and fathers, to practice ancestral values, break stereotypes and become better parents

Singer Thalma de Freitas in the only Brazilian nominated for the 2020 Grammy Awards; artist is recognized for her album Sorte! with John Finbury

After debuting in Rio, Brazilian production of the musical ‘A Cor Púrpura’ (The Color Purple) soon to arrive in São Paulo

”Sit down over there, macaca” – Black reality show participant is called a ‘monkey’ on live TV; the guilty party may or may not suprise you

Funk feud? Rivalry between singers Ludmilla and Anitta escalates after Ludmilla is booed and called ‘monkey’ at Prêmio Multishow award ceremony

November 4 – 50 years of assassination of revolutionary Carlos Marighella: Why was biopic scheduled to drop on Black Consciousness Day cancelled?

With November being the Month of Black Consciousness in Brazil, recently released study provides insight into the most pressing issues of the black population

Only 7.4% of commercials feature black women in leading role, research reveals

Research shows increased presence of blacks in TV commercials; black men (1%-11%) and black women (4%-16%) see increases in representation

Did President Bolsonaro order Bank of Brazil to pull commercial from air because it featured too many black people?

Company Preta, meaning black woman, offers free and collaborative image bank: for the representation of the black woman in communications