Ruth de Souza, pioneer of black representation in Brazilian TV, cinema and theater, passes away at age 98
Note from BW of Brazil: We always know that death will eventually come to pass. Be it someone dear to our families, friends, people who […]
Brazilian television
“His name is Montenegro; if he was good he would be Montebranco”: TV host racist remark reflects racism as part of the institutional structure of Brazil’s media
Note from BW of Brazil: As I often say, I’m never surprised when examples of Brazil’s allegiance to the idea of white supremacy are clearly […]
Black actresses of recent soap opera unite in empowering photo shoot; women represent a new generation that is making a difference on the small screen
Note from BW of Brazil: I have to admit that I love the photos featured in this article. Five black actresses, of five different skin […]
Protagonist of the blockbuster ‘Cidade de Deus/City of God’ film is now an Uber driver; and this exposes our most perverse racism
Note from BW of Brazil: The years 2012 and 2017 made the 10th and 15th year anniversaries of the release of the film Cidade de […]
And the myth goes on! On popular children’s novela, black school coordinator convinces black child that racism is “only a thing in her head”
And the myth goes on! On popular children’s novela, black school coordinator convinces black child that racism is “only a thing in her head” By […]
Actress Maria Gal speaks on the lack of black families in Brazilian cinema and TV and being told her skin color isn’t “commercial enough”
Actress Maria Gal speaks on the lack of black families in Brazilian cinema and TV and being told her skin color isn’t “commercial enough” By […]
“Where are the white people?!?” New television commercial by Brazilian cosmetics chain receives 40% dislikes on You Tube after featuring a black family
“Where are the white people?!?” New television commercial by Brazilian cosmetics chain receives 40% dislikes on You Tube. Why? It featured a black family on […]
Where are the black people? Invited to participate in new TV series, singer/actress Negra Li shocked with the whiteness of the cast: “It’s not normal”
Invited to participate in new TV series, singer/actress Negra Li shocked with the whiteness of the cast: “It’s not normal” Actress shocked with SBT’s new […]
Journalist Joyce Ribeiro becomes the first black woman to host a daily news journal solo in prime time
Note from BW of Brazil: There was no way this successful black woman would remain out of the spotlight for very long! The last time […]
Husband/wife acting duo Lázaro Ramos and Tais Araújo along with the production team record an episode of hit TV series ‘Mister Brau’ in Luanda, Angola
Note from BW of Brazil: Brazil’s top television network, Rede Globo, is South America’s largest commercial television network and the second largest TV network in […]
Record TV host calls black funk singer Ludmilla a monkey on live TV
Note from BW of Brazil: Nothing really surprising here. Just more from the land of “we are all equal”. This incident is only noteworthy because […]
The role of blacks on Brazilian television: The continuation of secondary roles, stereotypes and invisibility
Note from BW of Brazil: The time is far passed due. For decades, many writers, professors, activists, etc. have pointed out and denounced the image […]
Nigerian animator seeks crowdfunding to bring a black children’s cartoon, “Bino and Fino”, to Brazil
Nigerian animator seeks crowdfunding to bring a black children’s cartoon to Brazil By BW of Brazil with information from Cartoon Brew and CNN Race in Brazil, […]
Book about the career of pioneering actress Ruth de Souza will be released in Rio
Note from BW of Brazil: Today, in the 21st century, the role of Afro-Brazilian women in Brazilian film and television remains minuscule although there has […]