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Ever seen any black shows on TV in Brazil? Even with calls for black representation, Afro-Brazilians are still under-represented on the small screen

January 15, 2020 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: You don’t have to be a specialist, critic or even a student of the social sciences to note the low […]

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 […]

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

October 10, 2019 Marques Travae 0

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 […]

CNN Brasil to debut in November; Luciana Barreto is network’s first black journalist – cable giant also contracts former anchor fired for racist comment

September 19, 2019 Marques Travae 0

CNN Brasil to debut in November; Luciana Barreto is network’s first black journalist – cable giant also contracts former anchor fired for racist comment So […]

Video producers filling the gap of black representation in the media; YouTube Black Brasil event at Google building in São Paulo features two popular content producers

December 15, 2018 Marques Travae 0

Video producers filling the gap of black representation in the media; YouTube Black Brasil event at Google building in São Paulo features two popular content […]

As the Brazilian media continues to marginalize their talents, Afro-Brazilian actors take to stages in Rio to bring the black voice and experience to the public

September 6, 2018 Marques Travae 0

As the Brazilian media continues to marginalize their talents, Afro-Brazilian actors take to stages in Rio to bring the black voice and experience to the […]

Coletivo Preto, Black Collective, a theater group composed of four black actors, is bringing a fresh perspective of black art to stages in Rio de Janeiro

August 17, 2018 Marques Travae 1

Coletivo Preto, Black Collective, a theater group composed of four black actors, is bringing a fresh perspective of black art to stages in Rio 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 […]

For the first time in Brazil, two black journalists will host a news program together as co-anchors

August 4, 2018 Marques Travae 5

For the first time in Brazil, two black journalists will host a news program together It’s shameful that in this day and age we can […]

“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 Alline Prado, Globo TV’s first and only black host of ‘Video Show’ program, is fired and replaced by 4 white women; network wanted a ‘more neutral’ person

July 23, 2018 Marques Travae 7

Journalist Alline Prado, Globo TV’s first and only black host of ‘Video Show’ program, is fired and replaced by 4 white women; network wanted a […]

Talking to the black community: Black women finding a “place of speaking” to discuss issues with other sistas on the internet, radio and YouTube

July 18, 2018 Marques Travae 1

Black women finding a place of speaking to discuss issues of black women on the internet, radio and YouTube “I don’t want to know of […]

Politicizing of the affections makes itself necessary

May 2, 2018 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: And the analysis continues. A debate or reflection is always more intriguing when people are willing to dig within themselves […]

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Ever seen any black shows on TV in Brazil? Even with calls for black representation, Afro-Brazilians are still under-represented on the small screen

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

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

CNN Brasil to debut in November; Luciana Barreto is network’s first black journalist – cable giant also contracts former anchor fired for racist comment

Video producers filling the gap of black representation in the media; YouTube Black Brasil event at Google building in São Paulo features two popular content producers

As the Brazilian media continues to marginalize their talents, Afro-Brazilian actors take to stages in Rio to bring the black voice and experience to the public

Coletivo Preto, Black Collective, a theater group composed of four black actors, is bringing a fresh perspective of black art to stages in Rio de Janeiro

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”

For the first time in Brazil, two black journalists will host a news program together as co-anchors

“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 Alline Prado, Globo TV’s first and only black host of ‘Video Show’ program, is fired and replaced by 4 white women; network wanted a ‘more neutral’ person

Politicizing of the affections makes itself necessary

“We’re used to thinking white is prettier, cleaner” – Palmitagem: A term that has caused a necessary discomfort in thinking about race and relationships

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

“For Us, By Us”: With all-black staff, Black Barbie Agency in Porto Alegre seeks to promote black protagonism in Brazil’s Eurocentric fashion industry

Rags to riches: The meteoric rise of Rio futebol player João Pedro; after spectacular debut, he lands contract with England’s Watford worth millions

Finding racism and sexism even in the nerd world, black women nerds seek a voice and their turn for productions in Brazil

Continuing the legacy of Afrobeat: Funmilayo Afrobeat Orchestra, an all black women band named after Fela Kuti’s mother, debuts in São Paulo

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

“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?