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Research shows increased presence of blacks in TV commercials; black men (1%-11%) and black women (4%-16%) see increases in representation

October 1, 2019 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: There was no way I couldn’t notice it. Everyday in the city of São Paulo millions of people take the […]

Ruth de Souza, pioneer of black representation in Brazilian TV, cinema and theater, passes away at age 98

July 29, 2019 Marques Travae 2

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 […]

“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

July 19, 2019 Marques Travae 1

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 […]

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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

February 10, 2019 Marques Travae 2

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

January 28, 2019 Marques Travae 6

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”

August 14, 2018 Marques Travae 1

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”

August 13, 2018 Marques Travae 0

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

August 2, 2018 Marques Travae 12

“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”

July 28, 2018 Marques Travae 12

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

April 3, 2018 Marques Travae 5

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 […]

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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

March 23, 2018 Marques Travae 2

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 […]

Black Women Of Brazil

The site dedicated to Brazilian women of African descent

Brazilian television

Research shows increased presence of blacks in TV commercials; black men (1%-11%) and black women (4%-16%) see increases in representation

Ruth de Souza, pioneer of black representation in Brazilian TV, cinema and theater, passes away at age 98

“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

Protagonist of the blockbuster ‘Cidade de Deus/City of God’ film is now an Uber driver; and this exposes our most perverse racism

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”

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”

“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 black people? Invited to participate in new TV series, singer/actress Negra Li shocked with the whiteness of the cast: “It’s not normal”

Journalist Joyce Ribeiro becomes the first black woman to host a daily news journal solo in prime 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

Record TV host calls black funk singer Ludmilla a monkey on live TV

The role of blacks on Brazilian television: The continuation of secondary roles, stereotypes and invisibility

Nigerian animator seeks crowdfunding to bring a black children’s cartoon, “Bino and Fino”, to Brazil

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

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

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

“Racist? But some of the richest singers in Brazil are black!!” Recent reports show how white artists are the most popular and best paid in Brazil’s music industry

Historic game in Rio as two black coaches face each in a Division A match; Bahia coach Roger Machado schools the media on the historic exclusion of black coaches

Going international! Meet the 13 most listened to Brazilian female rappers in the world

Senzala Hi-Tech: Music considers a future where black people “exist”; Inspired by Afro-futurism, the group recently released the album “Represença”

Increase of blacks at Curitiba Festival exposes racism in theater; stages across the country have become the center of the struggle for black representation

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?

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