Afro-Brazilian Archives - Black Women Of Brazil

November is Brazil’s Month of Black Consciousness; here are 10 black people from the northeastern state of Maranhão who’ve made history

November 10, 2018 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: Maranhão is one of those that I’ve wanted to visit for a long time. It’s located in the northeast of […]

The difficulty of being in a foreign country, not speaking the language, being a woman and being black: Meet global traveler Paula Augot

May 30, 2018 Marques Travae 2

Note from BW of Brazil: I can personally attest to knowing what’s it’s like to be treated as some sort of criminal while traveling. It’s […]

Sad week…On consecutive days, Afro-Brazilian culture loses two amazing black women: Singer Dona Ivone Lara at age 97 and folklorist Raquel Trindade at age 81

April 20, 2018 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: It goes without saying that these two stories were the biggest items of the week in terms of black culture. […]

The price of being black & successful: Book by actor Lázaro Ramos presents a microcosm of obstacles Brazil constructs in the paths of its black citizens

February 6, 2018 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: The talented actor Lázaro Ramos has appeared on the pages of this blog numerous times, particularly over the past few […]

“You’re black! You can’t afford it!”: A music executive and actress demonstrate, once again, that be it America or Brazil, black people are treated the same

December 9, 2017 Marques Travae 5

Note from BW of Brazil: It’s so funny to me that, for decades, Brazilians have insisted that racist absurdities only happen in the United States, […]

Eight racist stereotypes that Brazilian novelas need to stop using: The continuous invisibility and devaluation of the black population

September 18, 2017 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: It’s a topic that’s been discussed in numerous previous posts: the images, representation, and stereotypes of Afro-Brazilians on television. So […]

Where are black women in cultural production? Tsika Cultural brings representation to a São Paulo production structure dominated by white males

July 21, 2017 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: Well, I must say that the title of today’s article just about says it all! You see, this is more […]

Singer Xênia França is a force of nature: With the voice, a groove and a warrior spirit, meet the goddess whose star is rising on São Paulo’s black music scene

January 23, 2017 Marques Travae 1

Note from Black Women of Brazil: Music is another of my all-time passions. Since I was a kid my taste in music has evolved quite […]

“White in Brazil” comedy sketch pokes fun at white privilege and how the country’s race relations are still rooted in the slave era

January 22, 2017 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: Some of the best comedy skits, sketches and routines that I’ve seen over the years are those that make me […]

The Legacy of African Peoples: Afro-Brazilians push for the redemption of African History and the recognition of African contributions to humanity

January 15, 2017 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: Over a number of decades, an awakening has been taking place among African descendants around the world. Since the time […]

“The best student in the classroom can kill”?: Ministry of Transportion removes racist campaign ad featuring a black male; organization takes legal action

January 13, 2017 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: The issue of race, Brazil and yet another controversy. Why would I be surprised? I’ve been covering just on this […]

What? She’s not naked??? Why the ‘new Globeleza’ commercial is an advance for the representation of black women in Brazil and what it says about activism

January 11, 2017 Marques Travae 2

Note from BW of Brazil: Really? Already? I guess I’m not the only one who was caught by surprise by the new, annual Globeleza TV […]

Meet 12 YouTubers who are empowering black Brazilian women on the internet

January 11, 2017 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: You gotta admit it. YouTube has opened up a flood of opportunities for common, everyday people that simply weren’t possible […]

‘Soul of Brasil’: television series approaches transformations in the country from the perspective of black people

January 10, 2017 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil:It goes without saying that I’m very excited about this new project! We’ve seen over and over in Brazil’s media that […]

Black Women Of Brazil

The site dedicated to Brazilian women of African descent

Afro-Brazilian

November is Brazil’s Month of Black Consciousness; here are 10 black people from the northeastern state of Maranhão who’ve made history

The difficulty of being in a foreign country, not speaking the language, being a woman and being black: Meet global traveler Paula Augot

Sad week…On consecutive days, Afro-Brazilian culture loses two amazing black women: Singer Dona Ivone Lara at age 97 and folklorist Raquel Trindade at age 81

The price of being black & successful: Book by actor Lázaro Ramos presents a microcosm of obstacles Brazil constructs in the paths of its black citizens

“You’re black! You can’t afford it!”: A music executive and actress demonstrate, once again, that be it America or Brazil, black people are treated the same

Eight racist stereotypes that Brazilian novelas need to stop using: The continuous invisibility and devaluation of the black population

Where are black women in cultural production? Tsika Cultural brings representation to a São Paulo production structure dominated by white males

Singer Xênia França is a force of nature: With the voice, a groove and a warrior spirit, meet the goddess whose star is rising on São Paulo’s black music scene

“White in Brazil” comedy sketch pokes fun at white privilege and how the country’s race relations are still rooted in the slave era

The Legacy of African Peoples: Afro-Brazilians push for the redemption of African History and the recognition of African contributions to humanity

“The best student in the classroom can kill”?: Ministry of Transportion removes racist campaign ad featuring a black male; organization takes legal action

What? She’s not naked??? Why the ‘new Globeleza’ commercial is an advance for the representation of black women in Brazil and what it says about activism

Meet 12 YouTubers who are empowering black Brazilian women on the internet

‘Soul of Brasil’: television series approaches transformations in the country from the perspective of black people

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

The economics of being a rapper in Brazil: Why is the path to commercial success quicker and easier for white rappers? How racial inequalities affect even the rap game

“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

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!”