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“You didn’t say you were black”: Structural racism and sexism lead black Brazilian women to the routine of romantic exclusion

March 28, 2019 Marques Travae 4

Note from BW of Brazil: It is a regular theme discussed on this blog and for good reason because it is yet another signal that […]

Afrocentric relationships? “I see the black population fighting, mistreating itself, in an internal conflict for the acceptance of branquitude (whiteness)”

March 27, 2019 Marques Travae 3

Note from BW of Brazil: I can never tire of exploring this issue. Because, in my view, the ongoing split between black men and black […]

Through her social network profile, actress/model Pathy Dejesus announces her first pregnancy

March 21, 2019 Marques Travae 4

Note from BW of Brazil: I have been wondering for some time how long it would be before someone would snatch up the beautiful actress/model/DJ […]

8-year old boy with afro has enrollment refused at a school because his hair doesn’t fit “the standard”; director denies racism

March 16, 2019 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: Today’s story is a bit of a flashback for me. Sure, it’s your typical case dealing with Brazil’s “standard” of […]

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

February 19, 2019 Marques Travae 3

Note from BW of Brazil: Well, needless to say, I am really happy and excited for the young lady behind this project. Ever since she […]

Orixás for children: New book introduces children to the attributes of African deities and Afro-Brazilian culture in the struggle against religious intolerance

January 26, 2019 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: The release of a recent children’s book about the African deities known as orixás, or orishas, is important for a […]

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

January 1, 2019 Marques Travae 0

WELCOME TO 2019!! Hard to believe (as always) but yet another year has come and gone. And here at the BW of Brazil blog, we […]

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?

December 26, 2018 Marques Travae 1

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 […]

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

December 22, 2018 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: Well, needless to say, I wish someone would have told me about this school in all of my years visiting […]

In ultra-Eurocentric Brazil, black parents seek representation in literature for their children

December 11, 2018 Marques Travae 2

Note from BW of Brazil: It’s no secret that black children in Brazil have very few choices when it comes to having role models to […]

O racismo da medicina no Brasil A eugenia brasileira como surgiu o racismo no Brasil

Racism in medicine in Brazil: From eugenics to unequal treatment, Brazilian medicine has a racist past; eradicating it is still a huge challenge

December 10, 2018 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: I was first exposed to the history of eugenics in Brazil by way of the book Diploma of Whiteness: Race […]

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 5

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 […]

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“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)”

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

Orixás for children: New book introduces children to the attributes of African deities and Afro-Brazilian culture in the struggle against religious intolerance

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

In ultra-Eurocentric Brazil, black parents seek representation in literature for their children

Racism in medicine in Brazil: From eugenics to unequal treatment, Brazilian medicine has a racist past; eradicating it is still a huge challenge

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

“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