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Interactive map shows distribution of ethnic groups in Brazil; Conclusion? The country is much more racially segregated than it thinks it is

May 7, 2019 Marques Travae 2

Note from BW of Brazil: If you’ve ever been to Brazil and went strictly as a tourist to enjoy yourself, studies such as this one […]

Where are the black authors? In 80% black Salvador, Bahia, Literary Showcase excludes black artists

April 15, 2019 Marques Travae 0

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 […]

Apartheid continues! In Salvador, Bahia, black blocos afros groups suffer from lack of sponsorships for Carnival

March 5, 2019 Marques Travae 0

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”

March 4, 2019 Marques Travae 1

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!

March 1, 2019 Marques Travae 1

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

January 3, 2019 Marques Travae 0

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

December 22, 2018 Marques Travae 1

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 […]

Empreendedores contam suas experiências em mesa redonda

“Black women don’t sell”: Black entrepreneurs share their experiences in a round table

December 3, 2018 Marques Travae 0

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?

December 1, 2018 Marques Travae 5

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 […]

Empoderamente cresceu a partir de um projeto na universidade

In Salvador, Bahia, a professor and project use African-oriented clothing to strengthen black identity and interest community in the African Diaspora

November 25, 2018 Marques Travae 0

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

November 24, 2018 Marques Travae 1

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

September 7, 2018 Marques Travae 0

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

August 8, 2018 Marques Travae 3

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

June 23, 2018 Marques Travae 2

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 […]

Black Women Of Brazil

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Interactive map shows distribution of ethnic groups in Brazil; Conclusion? The country is much more racially segregated than it thinks it is

Where are the black authors? In 80% black Salvador, Bahia, Literary Showcase excludes black artists

Apartheid continues! In Salvador, Bahia, black blocos afros groups suffer from lack of sponsorships for Carnival

“Black Beauty: the night we are all ebony goddesses” – In Bahia, legendary bloco afro Ilê Aiyê crowns its 40th “Ebony Goddess”

Again?!?! Five days after Rio security guard suffocates black teen to death, in Bahian bank, Military Police soldier puts black businessman in headlock!

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

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

“Black women don’t sell”: Black entrepreneurs share their experiences in a round table

Olívia Santana, elected the 1st black state congresswoman from Bahia – Will her presence in the state assembly mean anything significant for the black population?

In Salvador, Bahia, a professor and project use African-oriented clothing to strengthen black identity and interest community in the African Diaspora

Concept of Afro Fashion Day 2018 in Salvador, Bahia, celebrates African ancestry and affirms identity through vibrant colors

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

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

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

On Brazil’s Valentine’s Day, actress Luana Xavier wants to know what she’s missing that white women seem to have; including black men

Inspired by ‘Harlem Nights’, Léo Santana/ Thiaguinho video “Pretinho Tipo A” exhalts black beauty w/all-black cast; but are they ‘talking black, sleeping white’?

Is there a reason for black people to celebrate the birth of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s baby?

“It’s curious to say the least that an empowered black woman is with a white man”: Actress Erika Januza faces backlash over her new love (Part 2)

Why did followers of a popular black actress criticize her for finding love in a white man?

On Brazil’s Valentine’s Day, actress Luana Xavier wants to know what she’s missing that white women seem to have; including black men

Actress Taís Araújo invited to LA home of Oscar winner Viola Davis; photo of the two actresses goes viral!

Celebrity news: Taís Araújo in LA to honor Denzel, Pathy Dejesus gives birth and Ludmilla “comes out”

“They defend you if you’re black or gay, but not fat”: Does former futebol superstar Ronaldo still see himself as a white man?

Inspired by ‘Harlem Nights’, Léo Santana/ Thiaguinho video “Pretinho Tipo A” exhalts black beauty w/all-black cast; but are they ‘talking black, sleeping white’?

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

Although there have been improvements, Brazil’s advertising industry still reinforces stereotypes about the black population, study says

In new Perdigão Christmas commercial, a mostly black family is “thankful” for receiving a chicken that a mostly white family “donates”: What is the message here?

“Where are the white people?!?” New television commercial by Brazilian cosmetics chain receives 40% dislikes on You Tube after featuring a black family