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The Pulse of Entertainment: Ricardo Bacelar’s Keys are Popping – Nigerian...
*“I used elements of American culture…and all Latin cultures,” said Jazz keyboardist Ricardo Bacelar about his latest album released titled “Sebastiana.” “Latin Americans play Brazilian music...
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The Journal of Steffanie Rivers: Open Letter to Ryan Lochte
Dear Ryan: Congratulations on your success in Rio. An Olympic gold medal in swimming, bringing your total count to 12, huh? That puts you second behind Micheal Phelps for the most aquatic Olympic...
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Azealia Banks: Facebook Page Gone After Racist Comments Against Brazil
*Azealia Banks is now in a beef with all of Brazil. The NY rapper is no longer on Facebook following racist comments she hurled at the nation and its people on Wednesday. In a post that sparked...
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Funk Music is Considered So Dangerous in Brazil There’s Talk of it Banning it
This year, samba, Brazil’s most iconic and widely acclaimed musical style, is celebrating its 100th birthday. About 100 years ago, it was persecuted and criminalised as the music of former slaves and...
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Brazilian Toilet Paper Brand Apologizes for Using ‘Black Is Beautiful’ to...
*A toilet paper manufacturer in Brazil has ditched its slogan “Black Is Beautiful” to market its black-colored brand after worldwide backlash. Personal VIP Black toilet paper was launched on Monday by...
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Why Black Brazilians Suddenly Resurrected ‘It’s a Black Thing’ as Current...
*Black Brazilians have brought back the empowerment phrase “It’s a black thing” – not only to draw attention to the lingering impact of racial subjugation in the country, but mainly to troll a...
View ArticleBrazil’s New President Negatively Targets Slave Descendants, and Indigenous...
*Brazil’s recently elected president is of basically the same mindset as Donald Trump. On Tuesday (Jan 1, 2019), far-right President Jair Bolsonaro was installed in office and immediately issued...
View ArticleReturning Brazilian Champions Place First at Walt Disney Marathon Weekend
*This past Sunday, runDisney held their 26th Annual Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna at the Walt Disney Resort. As Central Florida’s largest sporting event, it brings together...
View ArticleReligious Right Overlook Despotic Leaders — As Long as They Persecute Gays
If you think Evangelical Christians couldn’t fall any further, then grab a beer. Fundamentalists have already debased themselves by allying with President Donald Trump. Apparently, they have no problem...
View ArticleBrazilian Inmate Who Tried to Escape Prison Disguised as Daughter Found Dead...
*The Brazilian gang leader who tried to escape prison disguised as his teenage daughter was found dead in his jail cell three days later — and folks across social media are giving this curious case...
View ArticleBrazil’s President Claims Leonardo DiCaprio Funded Group Responsible for...
*Brazil’s far-right president Jair Bolsonaro has accused Oscar-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio of funding the environmentalists responsible for the series of fires that ravaged the Amazon rainforest...
View ArticleBlack and Multi-ethnic Brazilians Hit Hard by COVID-19
*Brazilians are dying from COVID-19, but the Health Ministry doesn’t know who they are. Official numbers show black and multi-ethnic Brazilians, who make up about 32% of the population, account for...
View ArticleGroundbreaking ‘Womb Transplants’ Allow Transgender Women to ‘Have Their Own...
*Transgender women wanting to carrying a baby could do so sooner than expected after a successful ‘womb transplant‘ resulted in a healthy pregnancy in Brazil. The test subject at the center of the...
View ArticleBrazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s Speech At UN General Assembly Triggers...
*Brazil’s president Jair Bolsonaro gave the opening speech at the United Nations General Assembly’s 76th session on Sept. 21. His remarks triggered strong criticism back home. Critics said he...
View ArticleGiant Rock Fall/Slide in Brazil Kills At Least 7 People – WATCH it Happen
*Imagine a fun day of frolicking in the water and out of nowhere a giant piece of rock falls on you. That’s exactly what happened in Brazil on Saturday, killing at least 7 people. Just like that. Not...
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