November is the Month of Black Awareness in Brazil. The recognition of this month for Black Brazilians was a long-fought…
Black magazines like Ebony, Jet, Essence and Black Enterprise, have been cornerstones of popular media in the African American community…
This week marks the birthday of “Cartola” Agenor de Oliveira, who was one of Brazil’s most renowned composers and singers.…
Racionais MCs is Brazil’s most successful, influential and dangerous hip-hop group. The group was formed in the early 80s in Sao…
The release of the single ” Os Pretos no Devido Lugar ” (Blacks in Their Rightful Place) on May 31,…
This week we continue our discussion with Lucio Magano, music researcher for Radio Africa, Brazil’s only radio show showcasing African…
A small three-man team in Salvador, Bahia uses the radio waves to connect Black people throughout the diaspora through the…
Another pandemic year impacts the traditional August festival season in Northeast Brazil. In the small town of Cachoeira, two hours…
Black and Afro-Indigenous athletes continue to put Northeast Brazil on the map at the Tokyo Olympics. The region, called Nordeste…
Late January marks the beginning of Salvador’s summer festivals, where the streets come alive. Throughout his excitement, a contrasting reality…
Last week I began recommending summer reading pics by Afro-Brazilians available in English translations. Let’s add some streaming media to…
When the Brazilian borders eventually reopen after nearly two years of lockdown, many African Americans will revisit their travel bucket…