Why am I insulted when people mistake me for a samba dancer?
Let me give you some snippets of what it is like to be black in Brazil: A
Brazil
The romanticism of history
The resistance legacy of Brazilian slaves suffers from both romanticism and a spotty historical record. But it also persists as a potent social and cultural symbol.
Nigeria meets Brazil in the U.K.
Nigeria and Brazil have a long and intimate historical connection. Nigerian culture has provided a central reference point in
Photo of the Day: Irony arrives to Brazil
In today’s news, the mainstream Brazilian media try their hardest to illustrate that protests against, and calls for
President Obiang and the Samba School
Carnival in Rio de Janeiro as a site for the politics of influence by one of Africa's most brutal dictatorships.
Between polarization and transition
Brazil, under the Workers' Party, even if it’s still struggling with enormous poverty and social inequality, has managed to improve tremendously.
Edwin Chota is dead
What's driving the violence against Latin American environmentalists?
Football between above and below
In "Futebol Nation," British journalist David Goldblatt explores the social and political history of Brazilian football.
Race and Elections in Brazil
Many Brazilian voters are so disillusioned with politics that in this traditionally left-leaning, post-right military dictatorship society, the right has made surprising gains in this election.
The Final Report
Today the 2014 World Cup in Brazil ends. It was a fun ride, and I don’t
Brazilians are used to this
The Mexican writer Alma Guillermoprieto declared this World Cup “the best ever.” Few can disagree. A
Africa is a Radio: Episode #4 – World Cup Special!
We’re shortening the name of Africa is a Country Radio. From now on (save for when we slip
So then, what does Blackness in Brazil look like?
With the increased attention on Brazil since the Cup started, I’ve noticed non-Brazilians trying to figure out
Boima’s Rio World Cup Diary: Fatigue (Day 12)
I’ve stopped going to Fan Fests. I’m tired, I didn’t pace myself. A month is a
Boima’s Rio World Cup Diary: FIFA Standards
Day nine of our Rio correspondent's World Cup diary wonders who the tournament is for and what the protesters demand.
Neymar and Brazil’s racial politics
Why did Neymar—the one time he was asked about discrimination—respond: “Never, neither inside nor outside the field. Because, I’m not black, right?”
Boima’s Rio World Cup Diary: Copa pra Quem? (Day 4)
One of the popular phrases that came out of the protests in the run up to
Boima’s Rio World Cup Diary: Protests and Fan Fests (Day 2)
I haven’t been on social media yet, and I’m sure everyone’s already talking about this, but
Africa Is a Country Radio: Episode #3
Episode 3 of Africa is a Country Radio is live on Groovalizacion and the AIAC Mixcloud
Afrobeat, Brazilian Style
Brazilians may have produced the first ever afrobeat.