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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?

December 3, 2019 Marques Travae 0

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 first defenders of white superiority in Brazil were more powerful than the Ku Klux Klan

September 21, 2019 Marques Travae 1

Note from BW of Brazil: When I first learned about the depths of Brazil’s racist methodology some time in the early 21st century, I was […]

“Aquí no hay negros” (there are no blacks here) – The eugenics next door and the near disappearance of the black race in Argentina

August 31, 2019 Marques Travae 2

Note from BW of Brazil: As I frequently cover the phenomenon of what is known as embranquecimento, or whitening in Portuguese, I haven’t spent much time […]

Love has no color? “Palmitagem (swirling) is not just about affection. It’s also about who you share your achievements, energy, and money with.”

August 25, 2019 Marques Travae 4

Note from BW of Brazil: The origins of today’s post come from three different incidents that have nothing to do with each other. The first […]

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

August 12, 2019 Marques Travae 3

Note from BW of Brazil: Social networks these days are just as fast at sharing/reporting on the latest news as the mainstream media. And more, […]

In Brazil, is being black a choice? Two women illustrate why it is so difficult to know exactly how black Brazilians there really are

May 27, 2019 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: This type of article really gets to the crux of understanding the complexities that come into play if the discussion […]

“And me, am I not Brazilian?” Native of São Paulo responds to Brazilians who don’t believe she’s Brazilian because she is dark-skinned

April 3, 2019 Marques Travae 0

Note from BW of Brazil: So much to say about today’s post, but before I weigh in on it, please take a few minutes and […]

What is the difference in race between the US and Brazil? Being mixed in the US is being closer to one’s black ancestry; in Brazil, being mestiço is being closer to one’s white ancestry

December 18, 2018 Marques Travae 5

Note from BW of Brazil: The questions continue to be a hotly debated topics as more and more people become familiar with the racial politics […]

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”

October 9, 2018 Marques Travae 5

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 […]

Miscegenation destroys black people: Interracial relationships and the decision not to have relationships with whites

September 22, 2017 Marques Travae 3

Note from BW of Brazil: Before you proceed to today’s piece, let me affirm that I believe that the vast majority of Brazil’s black population, […]

“But isn’t Brazil a racial democracy?”: Famous interracial couples reveal how they deal with racism in their relationships

June 27, 2017 Marques Travae 2

Note from BW of Brazil: Always intriguing to read articles such as the one posted below. In relation to interracial relations in Brazil, there are […]

“When I discovered that I’m black”: How racism is so cruel, that it makes it difficult for black people to recognize themselves as such

March 4, 2016 Marques Travae 4

Note from BW of Brazil: For the understanding the context of race and how racism functions in Brazil, it is necessary to comprehend the unique brand […]

The theory of ’embranquecimento’- Brazil’s agenda to whiten its black population had an accomplice: black leaders

November 26, 2015 Marques Travae 6

Note from BW of Brazil: In today’s report, we seek to further a conversation that has been growing within Afro-Brazilian oriented social networks and activist […]

The black woman, Christianity and the myth of redemption

May 11, 2014 Marques Travae 4

Note from BW of Brazil: The post that we feature today on the blog is pretty deep. It touches on a number of topics and […]

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miscegenation

The first defenders of white superiority in Brazil were more powerful than the Ku Klux Klan

“Aquí no hay negros” (there are no blacks here) – The eugenics next door and the near disappearance of the black race in Argentina

Love has no color? “Palmitagem (swirling) is not just about affection. It’s also about who you share your achievements, energy, and money with.”

In Brazil, is being black a choice? Two women illustrate why it is so difficult to know exactly how black Brazilians there really are

“And me, am I not Brazilian?” Native of São Paulo responds to Brazilians who don’t believe she’s Brazilian because she is dark-skinned

What is the difference in race between the US and Brazil? Being mixed in the US is being closer to one’s black ancestry; in Brazil, being mestiço is being closer to one’s white ancestry

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”

Miscegenation destroys black people: Interracial relationships and the decision not to have relationships with whites

“But isn’t Brazil a racial democracy?”: Famous interracial couples reveal how they deal with racism in their relationships

“When I discovered that I’m black”: How racism is so cruel, that it makes it difficult for black people to recognize themselves as such

The theory of ’embranquecimento’- Brazil’s agenda to whiten its black population had an accomplice: black leaders

The black woman, Christianity and the myth of redemption

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

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

Present Black Parents: Collective brings together black mothers and fathers, to practice ancestral values, break stereotypes and become better parents

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

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

”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

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

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

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?

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