“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 […]
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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 […]
After assault on journalist at ritzy hotel in Salvador, Bahia, blond tells black union worker, he “belongs to an inferior race and shouldn’t even be there”
Note from BW of Brazil: So let me start again by asking, does anyone still believe that Brazilians think “we are all equal”? If you […]
Rede Globo TV sued for low percentage of black actors in novela set in state of Bahia; state nearly 80% black but main cast of soap opera is nearly 90% white
Note from BW of Brazil: Well, now things are getting interesting! It’ll be intriguing to see if activists actually manage to disrupt the “black exclusion/business […]
A black woman super-hero? Bahian producer creates heroine ‘Punho Negro’ (Black Fist) webseries to deal with prejudice
Note from BW of Brazil: Alright, alright, so I’ve been meaning to feature this piece for some time now. I’ve been reading reviews about this […]
Bloco Ilê Aiyê: 44 years of the “Re-Africanization” of Brazilian carnival and combating structural racism through art, culture and education
Note from BW of Brazil: “Another great moment of identification happened in a Carnival in the company of his father. Even shy, he had tears […]
“Out of place”?: On being a black woman in predominantly white spaces: invisibility and racism in 80% black Salvador, Bahia
“We know of the discomfort of situations in which we blacks are noticed, admonished, in a mixture of curiosity and amazement on the part of […]
Woman arrested for refusing to be served by black people in Salvador, Bahia café; manager decided to call the police
Note from BW of Brazil: Hmmm….I get the feeling that this sort of thing probably happens everywhere. Back in November, we reported a similar incident […]