Doctor suffers racism because she wears dreadlocks
Note from BW of Brazil: In reality, there’s nothing unusual here. Disappointing yes, but very common in a country where one’s appearance is judged according to their proximity to a … Continue reading
From the “mulata” dancing nude on TV to the killing of youth, black people are stereotyped and tossed aside in the Brazilian social imaginary
Note from BW of Brazil: In the interview below, poet/musician Ronald Augustus takes on a number of topics that are important to this blog and that have been covered in a … Continue reading
Brazil: One big, happy mixed family? Not exactly…The shame and dehumanizing of its black population
Note from BW of Brazil: OK, so by now, you must already know the story. Brazil, the great melting pot where everyone is a mixed blood in a country where … Continue reading
Debate: One of the most diverse programs on Brazilian TV, is ‘Esquenta’ also the most racist show on television?
Note from BW of Brazil: Today’s post has been a long-time coming. Originally I wanted to contribute this post to BW of Brazil back in June when I came across … Continue reading
“With this face you could only be a cleaning woman or trash scrap collector”: Manager of a store verbally attacked by aggressive, racist customer
Note from BW of Brazil: Ahhhh Brazil. Another day, another racist incident. What a way to end the year! Again, in this case, as in many in the past, we … Continue reading
I was not born to be beautiful: the self-esteem of the black woman
Note from BW of Brazil: The post below speaks volumes about growing up in a society that believes itself to be free of racism and where the question of race … Continue reading
The role the racist humor of a late night talk show host played in the racist assault on a popular black journalist
Note from BW of Brazil: Alright so today’s piece is late. The subject, late night talk show host Danilo Gentili, has been discussed in previous posts. Not being a fan … Continue reading →