Where are the black authors? In 80% black Salvador, Bahia, Literary Showcase excludes black artists
Note from BW of Brazil: When you see exclusionary events such as this, you know that racism in Brazil is not simply an accident; it […]
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Apartheid continues! In Salvador, Bahia, black blocos afros groups suffer from lack of sponsorships for Carnival
Note from BW of Brazil: So, I’m quite sure that you probably already know that it’s Carnaval season, as international media outlets will always present […]
“Black Beauty: the night we are all ebony goddesses” – In Bahia, legendary bloco afro Ilê Aiyê crowns its 40th “Ebony Goddess”
Note from BW of Brazil: On Friday, February 15, 15 finalists competed for the yearly crown of the Deusa do Ébano (Ebony Goddess) of the legendary […]
Again?!?! Five days after Rio security guard suffocates black teen to death, in Bahian bank, Military Police soldier puts black businessman in headlock!
Note from BW of Brazil: When you cover race-oriented stories for as long as I have, you can’t really be shocked by the everyday incidents, […]
After dispute between religious leader’s partner and family over her burial place, Mãe Stella, Brazil’s most important Candomblé priestess, is buried in Salvador, Bahia
Note from BW of Brazil: The death of one of Brazil’s most important religious leaders last week was rife with controversy. It’s a shame when […]
A school for Bahia’s African descendants: Luiza Mahin School in Salvador immerses children in African/Afro-Brazilian History and Culture, instilling a pride in blackness
Note from BW of Brazil: Well, needless to say, I wish someone would have told me about this school in all of my years visiting […]
“Black women don’t sell”: Black entrepreneurs share their experiences in a round table
Note from BW of Brazil: In my ongoing analysis of the situation of Afro-Brazilians, I can confirm that there are and have always been a […]
Olívia Santana, elected the 1st black state congresswoman from Bahia – Will her presence in the state assembly mean anything significant for the black population?
Note from BW of Brazil: The state of Bahia leaves quite an impression on first time visitors from the African Diaspora for a number of […]
In Salvador, Bahia, a professor and project use African-oriented clothing to strengthen black identity and interest community in the African Diaspora
In Salvador, Bahia, a professor and project use African-oriented clothing to strengthen black identity and interest community in the African Diaspora By Marques Travae When […]
Concept of Afro Fashion Day 2018 in Salvador, Bahia, celebrates African ancestry and affirms identity through vibrant colors
Note from BW of Brazil: I always love when November rolls around in Brazil. It’s the time of year when there are all sorts of […]
In the city of Salvador, the capital of “Black Bahia”, contestants prepare for the third annual ‘Miss and Mister Guetto’ contest to be held on September 15
In the city of Salvador, Bahia, contestants prepare for the third annual of ‘Miss and Mister Guetto’ to be held on September 15 By Marques […]
Black women detail racism at concert of musician Jorge Ben; at end of show, artist invited women onstage, but production team only allowed white women
Fan reports episode of racism at concert of legendary musician Jorge Ben; at end of show, artist invited women onstage to dance, but production team […]
Protest against racism in mall has debate and rally; 50 people gather to speak out against incident of 12-year old black boy being prevented from eating by security
Note from BW of Brazil: I’m sure some readers will probably glance at the headline and the story and not get why this is a […]
Racism is cruel: 80% black Salvador, Bahia, where mall security tries to stop a man from buying a black child a meal and a black actor is shot by police
Note from BW of Brazil: Salvador, Bahia. Visits to that city always bring back pleasant memories. It was the first city that I ever visited in […]