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Palmitagem (swirling) is a very big relationship of self-hate; seeking in whites a love that they destroyed within you and your ancestors is bizarre

December 31, 2019 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: It’s been a while since I had read anything over at the Revista Òkòtó page on the Medium blogging platform. […]

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?

December 3, 2019 Marques Travae 2

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 […]

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

December 2, 2019 Marques Travae 3

Note from BW of Brazil: I’m sure that regular readers of this blog know by now that this one of my favorite topics. And before […]

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

November 16, 2019 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: I suppose there are at least two ways to look at the first dermatologist to specialize in treating black skin […]

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

November 4, 2019 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil When I first took a look at the video that is the topic of today’s post, it took me back […]

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

September 12, 2019 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: With so many oppressive forces at work in Brazil against the very survival of black men, black women, black children […]

“Many of us forget that black men & black women can & should love each other”: Comedian Tia Má reflects on the color of love and state of black relationships

August 15, 2019 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: As I’ve already mentioned in a previous post, the recent reaction of fans to learning that popular rapper Karol Conka was […]

‘I wouldn’t accept a white man’, says funk singer MC Carol after criticism of rapper Karol Conka’s relationship

August 13, 2019 Marques Travae 2

Note from BW of Brazil: Regular readers of this blog may be aware that the issue of palmitagem (the preference of many blacks in choosing whites […]

A celebrated symbol of black empowerment, rapper Karol Conka faces accusations of hypocrisy after going public with a white man

August 12, 2019 Marques Travae 3

Note from BW of Brazil: Social networks these days are just as fast at sharing/reporting on the latest news as the mainstream media. And more, […]

What does it mean to “palmitar”? Understanding the term that many use to define a black preference for white partners

August 1, 2019 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: I gotta admit, I DO LOVE this topic! The topic to which is so-called “palmitagem“. I’ve discussed and used this […]

From a black “Little Mermaid” to a black “Sleeping Beauty” in Rio de Janeiro play, black female characters in children’s cultural productions is still important

July 24, 2019 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: The recent dust-up over the announcement that a young, black woman would become Disney’s new Little Mermaid gives us proof […]

“The eugenic plan is still working at full steam in present-day Brazil” – Apps and Affection: A black woman’s experience on Facebook Dating

July 18, 2019 Marques Travae 2

Note from BW of Brazil: As I’ve followed this particular topic (the influence of race on dating patterns) for many years, I’ve always believed that […]

“Your drawing is ugly like you”, said a teacher to a 4-year old black girl”: Racism in the life of a black child begins in day care

July 11, 2019 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: Coming from an academic perspective, we’ve known that racism has had an enormous effect on Brazilian society as a whole. […]

‘The Little Mermaid’: after Disney chooses black actress to interpret title role, Brazil’s ‘Turma da Mônica’ cartoon turns its character Milena into Ariel

July 9, 2019 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: The Turma da Mônica (Monica’s Gang in its English edition) cartoon has been a Brazilian favorite for 60 years and […]

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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

“Many of us forget that black men & black women can & should love each other”: Comedian Tia Má reflects on the color of love and state of black relationships

‘I wouldn’t accept a white man’, says funk singer MC Carol after criticism of rapper Karol Conka’s relationship

From a black “Little Mermaid” to a black “Sleeping Beauty” in Rio de Janeiro play, black female characters in children’s cultural productions is still important

“Your drawing is ugly like you”, said a teacher to a 4-year old black girl”: Racism in the life of a black child begins in day care

‘The Little Mermaid’: after Disney chooses black actress to interpret title role, Brazil’s ‘Turma da Mônica’ cartoon turns its character Milena into Ariel

Palmitagem (swirling) is a very big relationship of self-hate; seeking in whites a love that they destroyed within you and your ancestors is bizarre

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

“Black people need to construct their own narratives”: Nicho 54 institute seeks to increase participation of black professionals in Brazil’s film industry

The black entrepreneurial spirit: 18th annual Feira Preta (Brazil’s black expo) attracts 35 thousand people and earns $1.5 million reais in two days

For the first time, a black family will be the protagonist of a Globo TV Christmas special: ‘Juntos a Magia Acontece’ (together magic happens) airs tonight

“This one is for the people of Brazil”: Why did so many Brazilians cheer and thank Nigerian UFC fighter Kamaru Usman after beating American Colby Covington?

“Is it because she’s black?” TV host Silvio Santos accused of racism after overuling audience choice of black singer as winner of contest and awarding white woman

“Advertising itself was born racist”: Brazil’s advertising industry continues to value whiteness, but black presence has recently increased, what does this mean?

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?