In homage to her Haitian roots, Cassandre Davilmar opened Lakou Cafe to bring a taste of Haiti to the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn. This proudly Black-owned business offers a place for the community to meet, converse and enjoy delicious Haitian-fusion cuisine. Since the cafe opened its doors in 2018, numerous outlets have covered it,… Continue reading Cassandre Davilmar, Founder Of Lakou Cafe, Brings Haiti to Brooklyn
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Lewis Hamilton ‘Honored’ By Brazilian Citizenship Consideration As He Expresses Appreciation For Brazilian Culture
Lewis Hamilton is ‘honored’ by Brazilian citizenship consideration as the Formula 1 star reveals that he wants to spend more time in the country. It comes as no surprise that Hamilton has developed a love and appreciation for Brazil, after all, he won the first of his seven drivers’ championships at the São Paolo track… Continue reading Lewis Hamilton ‘Honored’ By Brazilian Citizenship Consideration As He Expresses Appreciation For Brazilian Culture
Brazil Eases COVID-19 Entry Requirements For International Travelers
In recent travel news, Brazil eases Covid-19 entry requirements, becoming one of the latest countries in South America to issue a new set of rules for incoming international travelers. On Saturday, Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency Anvisa declared that vaccinated Brazilians and international travelers are now exempt from presenting proof of a COVID-19 test with a… Continue reading Brazil Eases COVID-19 Entry Requirements For International Travelers
Playboy Model Says She Was Kicked Out of Airbnb Apartment For Being “Too Pretty”
There have been some memorable Airbnb stories out there, but a guest being kicked out on the grounds of being too attractive may be in a league by itself. Suzy Cortez, a Playboy model, says she was kicked out of an apartment she booked through Air B n B because the owner envied her beauty.… Continue reading Playboy Model Says She Was Kicked Out of Airbnb Apartment For Being “Too Pretty”
Ten People Killed After Massive Rock Formation Collapses In A Brazil River
At least ten people have died after a massive rock formation collapsed in Brazil, hitting three boats with tourists inside. It happened on Furnas Lake in Capitólio on Saturday. Several others were injured and 2 people are still missing. Videos showing the tragic incident went viral on the internet. Around 12:30 pm, tourists were taking… Continue reading Ten People Killed After Massive Rock Formation Collapses In A Brazil River
I’m A Black Traveler Who Likes To Take Risks When I Travel— Within Reason
Black traveler Anya Remy poses a rhetorical question: “without taking a few risks, are you really experiencing life?” To be clear, she means reasonable ones that won’t result in grievous injury or worse. In her view, risk-taking helps build character, and traveling provides the perfect opportunity to throw caution to the wind. “I think we… Continue reading I’m A Black Traveler Who Likes To Take Risks When I Travel— Within Reason
Traveler Story: ‘I Started Traveling In My 50s And I’ve Already Visited Over 50 Countries’
Josefa Feitosa is an Afro-Brazilian woman who spent 30 years working as a social worker in a female correctional institution in Brazil. After retiring in 2016, the now 61-year-old decided to embark on an adventure that was a childhood dream— traveling around the world alone. Now, she’s been to over 50 countries. Born in a… Continue reading Traveler Story: ‘I Started Traveling In My 50s And I’ve Already Visited Over 50 Countries’
Meet The Black Flight Attendants Fighting For Diversity In Brazil
In the commercial flight industry in Brazil, racial inequality is the norm, and Black flight attendants represent only 5%. When it comes to pilots, the percentage is even lower. This data was brought to light by the group Quilombo Aéreo (Air Quilombo), a collective created in 2016 that aims to bring airlines in Brazil more… Continue reading Meet The Black Flight Attendants Fighting For Diversity In Brazil
The Story Of Ganga Zumba: The African Man Who Created A Kingdom In Brazil
Nganga Nzumbi, also known as Ganga Zumba, is widely known as the African royal who escaped slavery and created a kingdom of his own in Brazil. He was the first leader of the massive runaway slave settlement Quilombo dos Palmares during the late 17th Century. Historians believe Ganga was the son of Princess Aqualtune, the… Continue reading The Story Of Ganga Zumba: The African Man Who Created A Kingdom In Brazil
This Afro-Brazilian Family Is Traveling To Hawaii From Brazil In A ’76 VW Bus
On the road since 2017, Thaisa Barros, Fellipe Barros, and their children Imolé and José are an Afro-Brazilian family that has travelled through Southeast Brazil before spending a good amount of time exploring Bahia. Now, they want to go farther. To connect with the African diaspora in a deeper way, the family is now traveling… Continue reading This Afro-Brazilian Family Is Traveling To Hawaii From Brazil In A ’76 VW Bus
Nega Maluca: The Racist Brazilian Carnival Tradition That Mocks Black Women
After being suspended because of the Covid pandemic this year, the carnival in Brazil will return in 2022. And it also means the return of Nega Maluca, a racist tradition seen in many places in the country. Meaning crazy Black woman in English, Nega Maluca costumes date back to the early years of the 20th… Continue reading Nega Maluca: The Racist Brazilian Carnival Tradition That Mocks Black Women
Black Women Surfers In Brazil Thrive As They Fight For More Visibility
In the 90s, Erica Prado chose to be a professional surfer. She found out that she would be an exotic presence in the surfing world, not only in Brazil, but globally. However, Prado has not felt intimidated. She was the only Afro-Brazilian professional surfer that almost won the world surfing championship— reaching second place twice—… Continue reading Black Women Surfers In Brazil Thrive As They Fight For More Visibility
Ticks Fall On Man During Flight, Gol Airlines Says They Likely Came From His Afro
A Black man in Brazil was the victim of a racist encounter during a flight operated by Brazilian-based Gol Airlines last August. Biologist Bruno Henrique Dias Gomes, 25, said that during a domestic flight to Marabá, located in the state of Pará, to Brasília (Federal capital of Brazil), ticks fell on him and the passenger… Continue reading Ticks Fall On Man During Flight, Gol Airlines Says They Likely Came From His Afro
Meet The Brazilian Artist Behind The Viral Street Art Celebrating Black Women’s Hair
Fabio Gomes, 30, is an Afro-Brazilian artist who has recently gained attention for his viral street art that depicts a Black woman with a pink Afro in Brazil. The image, which uses trees and real roses, circulated around every social media platform for its creativity, beauty and sophisticated art form. “I am really happy and surprised… Continue reading Meet The Brazilian Artist Behind The Viral Street Art Celebrating Black Women’s Hair
What Brazil’s Independence Day Means From The Afro-Brazilian Perspective
Brazil’s Independence Day is celebrated on September 7. The largest Latin American nation became independent in 1822 after being colonized by Portugal since 1500. Today, Brazil is still considered a developing country. With an estimated population of 220 million people– It holds the largest African-descendant population outside of Africa. According to official data, between 1600… Continue reading What Brazil’s Independence Day Means From The Afro-Brazilian Perspective