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On the swirling tendencies of black women: Justifying their interracial relationships without being shamed like black men

December 8, 2018 Marques Travae 3

Note from BW of Brazil: For today’s material, we re-visit a topic that regular readers are very familiar with. This issue of black Brazilian women pointing […]

White is right? General Mourão, an Indian and candidate for Vice President of Brazil, comments on how handsome his grandson is and that he is an example of the “whitening of the race”

October 9, 2018 Marques Travae 3

White is right? General Mourão, an Indian and candidate for Vice President of Brazil, comments on how handsome his grandson is and that he is […]

The error of the pyramid of oppression: Recognizing that the real source of the subjugation of the black women and the black community is NOT black men

September 23, 2018 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: The article reproduced below is courtesy of a group that publishes material under the banner of an online magazine called Revista […]

In a hospital in Conceição de Macabu, Dr. Fred Nicácio shares the reaction of a 74-year old black woman’s joy at being consulted by a black doctor for the first time in her life

September 20, 2018 Marques Travae 0

In a hospital in Conceição de Macabu, Dr. Fred Nicácio shares the reaction of a 74-year old black woman’s joy at be consulted by a […]

On this loneliness of the black man: Victims of abandonment, imprisonment, murder and residents of psychiatric hospitals, why do feminists conveniently forget these men?

September 9, 2018 Marques Travae 3

Note from BW of Brazil: In the text below, Maicol William takes direct aim at the portrait of loneliness and black men as characterized by some […]

Beyond the Disney fairy tales: When we ignore that the real cause of the result of black relationships is a consequence of racism

August 26, 2018 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: I know that a lot of us tend to believe that relationships across races and cultures are a demonstration of […]

Afrocentric love is, in addition to taking care of ourselves, a detoxification process from a Eurocentric standard that affects us all

August 4, 2018 Marques Travae 6

Note from BW of Brazil: The ideas and opinions expressed in today’s post are slowly beginning to catch on among Afro-Brazilians. If the analysis of […]

Coming to terms with female palmitagem (preference for whiteness): “Deeply hurt and exploited, I no longer want to be used as a sex hole for white boys”

July 19, 2018 Marques Travae 5

Note from BW of Brazil: I’ve been wanting to post this piece as soon as I read it. It is a very important piece in […]

The evil stepmother? 8-year-old blogger has hair cut and straightened without mother’s permission; father’s wife claimed she would only cut the ends

July 6, 2018 Marques Travae 7

Note from BW of Brazil: This type of story angers me because Brazil does so much to undermine the self-esteem of black children. It’s already […]

“Yes, We are ALL down with the swirl! Now what?” But do you see that there is practically a conspiracy in favor of such an attraction?

June 30, 2018 Marques Travae 6

Note from BW of Brazil: You know, there is really no way to ignore the facts. Even as so many people prefer to pretend that […]

Brazil’s fatherless national team: Six of eleven starters on World Cup squad grew up without their biological fathers

June 26, 2018 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: For me, today’s piece is a very timely article. I won’t say coincidental because I believe that things often happen […]

“Can I take out all my hair and put in blond hair?”, a 3-year old black girl asks her mother – The effects of whiteness on black children

June 20, 2018 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: If you really want to know how perceptions of race affect people, all you really need to do is talk to […]

Black Love, Black Business: Couples who are partners in love and in business discuss how they merge their personal and entrepreneurial lives

June 14, 2018 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: You absolutely HAVE to love features like the one you’re about to read! Three black men, three black women that […]

“How do you prefer a black over a white?”: The act of breaking our racial submission by loving our own

June 13, 2018 Marques Travae 7

Note from BW of Brazil: Reading texts like the one below indicate that the black Brazilian population is continuing to put the idea that “love […]

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On the swirling tendencies of black women: Justifying their interracial relationships without being shamed like black men

White is right? General Mourão, an Indian and candidate for Vice President of Brazil, comments on how handsome his grandson is and that he is an example of the “whitening of the race”

The error of the pyramid of oppression: Recognizing that the real source of the subjugation of the black women and the black community is NOT black men

In a hospital in Conceição de Macabu, Dr. Fred Nicácio shares the reaction of a 74-year old black woman’s joy at being consulted by a black doctor for the first time in her life

On this loneliness of the black man: Victims of abandonment, imprisonment, murder and residents of psychiatric hospitals, why do feminists conveniently forget these men?

Beyond the Disney fairy tales: When we ignore that the real cause of the result of black relationships is a consequence of racism

Afrocentric love is, in addition to taking care of ourselves, a detoxification process from a Eurocentric standard that affects us all

Coming to terms with female palmitagem (preference for whiteness): “Deeply hurt and exploited, I no longer want to be used as a sex hole for white boys”

The evil stepmother? 8-year-old blogger has hair cut and straightened without mother’s permission; father’s wife claimed she would only cut the ends

“Yes, We are ALL down with the swirl! Now what?” But do you see that there is practically a conspiracy in favor of such an attraction?

Brazil’s fatherless national team: Six of eleven starters on World Cup squad grew up without their biological fathers

“Can I take out all my hair and put in blond hair?”, a 3-year old black girl asks her mother – The effects of whiteness on black children

Black Love, Black Business: Couples who are partners in love and in business discuss how they merge their personal and entrepreneurial lives

“How do you prefer a black over a white?”: The act of breaking our racial submission by loving our own

On the swirling tendencies of black women: Justifying their interracial relationships without being shamed like black men

White is right? General Mourão, an Indian and candidate for Vice President of Brazil, comments on how handsome his grandson is and that he is an example of the “whitening of the race”

The error of the pyramid of oppression: Recognizing that the real source of the subjugation of the black women and the black community is NOT black men

In a hospital in Conceição de Macabu, Dr. Fred Nicácio shares the reaction of a 74-year old black woman’s joy at being consulted by a black doctor for the first time in her life

On this loneliness of the black man: Victims of abandonment, imprisonment, murder and residents of psychiatric hospitals, why do feminists conveniently forget these men?

“Because of being white, Elvis occupied the place of the blacks”: Singer Negra Li embroiled in controversy after statements about Elvis Presley – Apologizes, but what did she say wrong?

In the nation’s capital, the Adélia Sampaio Exhibition examines the place of the black woman in Brazilian cinema, bringing together 20 films, all directed by Afro-Brazilian women

Is director Jeferson De Brazil’s Spike Lee? Filmmaker prepares for release of latest film “M8 – When death rescues life” the story of a black medical student

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

Concept of Afro Fashion Day 2018 in Salvador, Bahia, celebrates African ancestry and affirms identity through vibrant colors

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!”