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UFRB, the second largest university in black majority state of Bahia, graduates its first mostly black medicine class; an historic moment, photo goes viral online

October 6, 2019 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: I can’t stress enough how huge this is. When I first saw this photo over a month ago, I immediately […]

The generation of black intellectuals that affirmative action policies of Brazil’s Workers’ Party helped to form

June 19, 2019 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: In my nearly 20 year voyage into black Brazil, one of the many changes I have been happy to see […]

Ministry of Education accused of racism after releasing ad showing a student entering college black but apparently coming out white with degree in hand

June 17, 2019 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: Honestly, after seeing what so many openly racist ads for several years, this particular advertisement doesn’t shock me at all. What […]

First in his family to go to college, João’s story is the human side of why Brazilians are protesting President’s education cuts

June 7, 2019 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: Let me first say that João’s story is not rare in Brazil. In fact, there are perhaps hundreds of thousands of […]

Black students are already vastly outnumbered in college; President Bolsonaro budget cuts may further whiten federal universities, experts say

May 15, 2019 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: I’m sure all of this is just a coincidence, right? Just because a number of policies being pushed by Brazil’s […]

The family that studies together… At the same time, father, mother and daughter realize their dreams of going to college

March 1, 2019 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: I have to admit, I was quite surprised to see this story and for several reasons. First, because it is […]

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At 26 years, 2 months and 26 days, Guilherme Lopes, from the state of Piaui, has thesis approved, becomes Brazil’s youngest doctor in the area of biotechnology

March 8, 2018 Marques Travae 3

Note from BW of Brazil: Gotta love stories like this! And this young man’s success is all about one thing: Opportunity! This is one of […]

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“To be black inside the university is to do double to be recognized”: From professors doubting your ability, to needing to work, to a feeling of not belonging, the college realm often eliminates the black student

January 26, 2018 Marques Travae 2

Note from BW of Brazil: It’s not hard to tell. We’ve covered how the education system in Brazil can be particularly cruel, exclusionary and difficult […]

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Black students learn less when we don’t believe in their potential – How some schools are improving grades by raising self-esteem of black children and teens

January 15, 2018 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: Understanding the Brazilian education system is a key element to understanding how structural racism continuously undermines the black population. Of […]

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Black woman with degree in fashion seeks job vacancies and denounces prejudice of public servant in Joinville: ‘We don’t have anything for cleaning services’

January 7, 2018 Marques Travae 2

Note from BW of Brazil: What’s the moral of today’s story? It’s very simple. In Brazil, regardless of what educational background a black woman has […]

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The first in her family to earn a postgraduate degree, Mariana Fernandes discusses how affirmative action policies transformed her life

February 17, 2017 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: Stories such as this one featured here today are perfect examples of why this blog exists in the first place. This […]

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In 124 years, Larissa Rodrigues Mendes Silva will be one of the 10 black students to graduate with a degree in Engineering at Brazil’s top university

February 13, 2017 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: Yet another area that we can study when considering the racial issue in Brazil are the experiences of Afro-Brazilians in […]

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Told that the black and poor didn’t study law, woman who lived in a garbage dump and sold snacks on beach to survive becomes a lawyer

January 31, 2017 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: So many things to celebrate in a story like this one. Of course, congratulations are in order for Ana Karla […]

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“I want to stop being the exception”: Seven Afro-Brazilians share how they overcame poverty, racial prejudice & sexism to become leaders in their fields

September 15, 2016 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: In our ongoing goal of presenting a more balanced portrait of  the situation of black Brazilians, particularly black women, today […]

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  • 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?

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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 […]

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Entertainment

Singer Thalma de Freitas in the only Brazilian nominated for the 2020 Grammy Awards; artist is recognized for her album Sorte! with John Finbury

November 25, 2019 0

After debuting in Rio, Brazilian production of the musical ‘A Cor Púrpura’ (The Color Purple) soon to arrive in São Paulo

November 16, 2019 0

”Sit down over there, macaca” – Black reality show participant is called a ‘monkey’ on live TV; the guilty party may or may not suprise you

November 14, 2019 3

Funk feud? Rivalry between singers Ludmilla and Anitta escalates after Ludmilla is booed and called ‘monkey’ at Prêmio Multishow award ceremony

November 10, 2019 1

November 4 – 50 years of assassination of revolutionary Carlos Marighella: Why was biopic scheduled to drop on Black Consciousness Day cancelled?

November 5, 2019 0
  • With November being the Month of Black Consciousness in Brazil, recently released study provides insight into the most pressing issues of the black population

    With November being the Month of Black Consciousness in Brazil, recently released study provides insight into the most pressing issues of the black population By […]

  • Only 7.4% of commercials feature black women in leading role, research reveals

    Only 7.4% of commercials feature black women in lead role, research reveals It’s basically the rule in any segment of Brazilian society. If there appears […]

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

    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 […]

  • Did President Bolsonaro order Bank of Brazil to pull commercial from air because it featured too many black people?

    Note from BW of Brazil: Ya know, all the while that Jair Bolsonaro was campaigning to become the President of Brazil, he let people know […]

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    Company Preta, meaning black woman, offers free and collaborative image bank: for the representation of the black woman in communications

    Note from BW of Brazil: Now this is an area that I can most def relate to. When you run a blog, there is always a […]

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Marques Travae. For more on the creator and editor of BLACK WOMEN OF BRAZIL, see the interview here: http://wp.me/p1XDuf-eaE

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