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These Images of Afro-Brazilian Black Women Will Take Your Breath Away

As the world watches Rio now that the Olympics have begun, we'd be remiss not to take in the beauty of our people in the country: Afro-Brazillians. We've rounded up images captured by photographers Helen Mozao and Yohanna Reis that show the style and soul of being Black in Brazil. Take a look! 
By Julee Wilson & Natasha Hatendi · Updated October 27, 2020
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Gorda Flor
Helen Mozao’s work celebrates the natural beauty and strength of women, regardless of their shape or size. These gorgeous women were photographed in the colorful neighborhood of Santo Antonio, in Salvador, Brazil as part of Mozao’s editorial concept entitled ‘Gorda Flor’, meaning large flower.
These Images of Afro-Brazilian Black Women Will Take Your Breath Away
Helen Mozao
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Gorda Flor
Helen Mozao’s work celebrates the natural beauty and strength of women, regardless of their shape or size. These gorgeous women were photographed in the colorful neighborhood of Santo Antonio, in Salvador, Brazil as part of Mozao’s editorial concept entitled ‘Gorda Flor’, meaning large flower.
These Images of Afro-Brazilian Black Women Will Take Your Breath Away
Helen Mozao
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Gorda Flor

Helen Mozao’s work celebrates the natural beauty and strength of women, regardless of their shape or size. These gorgeous women were photographed in the colorful neighborhood of Santo Antonio, in Salvador, Brazil as part of Mozao’s editorial concept entitled ‘Gorda Flor’, meaning large flower.

These Images of Afro-Brazilian Black Women Will Take Your Breath Away
Helen Mozao
04
Gorda Flor
Helen Mozao’s work celebrates the natural beauty and strength of women, regardless of their shape or size. These gorgeous women were photographed in the colorful neighborhood of Santo Antonio, in Salvador, Brazil as part of Mozao’s editorial concept entitled ‘Gorda Flor’, meaning large flower.
These Images of Afro-Brazilian Black Women Will Take Your Breath Away
Helen Mozao
05
Gorda Flor
Helen Mozao’s work celebrates the natural beauty and strength of women, regardless of their shape or size. These gorgeous women were photographed in the colorful neighborhood of Santo Antonio, in Salvador, Brazil as part of Mozao’s editorial concept entitled ‘Gorda Flor’ meaning large flower.
These Images of Afro-Brazilian Black Women Will Take Your Breath Away
Helen Mozao
06
Gorda Flor
Helen Mozao’s work celebrates the natural beauty, strength and power of women, regardless of their shape or size. These gorgeous women were photographed in the colorful neighborhood of Santo Antonio, in Salvador, Brazil as part of Mozao’s editorial concept entitled ‘Gorda Flor’ meaning large flower.
These Images of Afro-Brazilian Black Women Will Take Your Breath Away
Helen Mozao
07
Preta
Helen Mozao’s work celebrates the natural beauty, strength and power of women, regardless of their shape or size. These gorgeous women were photographed as part of Mozao’s editorial concept entitled ‘Preta’ meaning black.
These Images of Afro-Brazilian Black Women Will Take Your Breath Away
Helen Mozao
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Preta
Helen Mozao’s work celebrates the natural beauty, strength and power of women, regardless of their shape or size. These gorgeous women were photographed as part of Mozao’s editorial concept entitled ‘Preta’ meaning black.
These Images of Afro-Brazilian Black Women Will Take Your Breath Away
Helen Mozao
09
Flowers

Helen Mozao’s work celebrates the natural beauty and strength of women, regardless of their shape or size. These gorgeous women were photographed as part of Mozao’s editorial concept entitled ‘Flowers’

These Images of Afro-Brazilian Black Women Will Take Your Breath Away
Helen Mozao
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Cor de preta
Helen Mozao’s work celebrates the natural beauty, strength and power of women, regardless of their shape or size. These gorgeous women were photographed as part of Mozao’s editorial concept entitled ‘Cor de preta’ meaning the color black
These Images of Afro-Brazilian Black Women Will Take Your Breath Away
Helen Mozao
11
Black in Brazil
Creator of ‘Black in Brazil’ Yohanna Reis developed the magazine concept to include more stories that celebrate the diverse African culture of Brazil.
These Images of Afro-Brazilian Black Women Will Take Your Breath Away
Black in Brazil
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Black in Brazil
Creator of ‘Black in Brazil’ Yohanna Reis developed the magazine concept to include more stories that celebrate the diverse African culture of Brazil.
These Images of Afro-Brazilian Black Women Will Take Your Breath Away
Black in Brazil
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Black in Brazil
Creator of ‘Black in Brazil’ Yohanna Reis developed the magazine concept to include more stories that celebrate the diverse African culture of Brazil.
These Images of Afro-Brazilian Black Women Will Take Your Breath Away
Black in Brazil
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Black in Brazil
Creator of ‘Black in Brazil’ Yohanna Reis developed the magazine concept to include more stories that celebrate the diverse African culture of Brazil.
These Images of Afro-Brazilian Black Women Will Take Your Breath Away
Black in Brazil
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Black in Brazil
Creator of ‘Black in Brazil’ Yohanna Reis developed the magazine concept to include more stories that celebrate the diverse African culture of Brazil.
These Images of Afro-Brazilian Black Women Will Take Your Breath Away
Black in Brazil
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Black in Brazil
Creator of ‘Black in Brazil’ Yohanna Reis developed the magazine concept to include more stories that celebrate the diverse African culture of Brazil.
These Images of Afro-Brazilian Black Women Will Take Your Breath Away
Black in Brazil
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Black in Brazil
Creator of ‘Black in Brazil’ Yohanna Reis developed the magazine concept to include more stories that celebrate the diverse African culture of Brazil.
These Images of Afro-Brazilian Black Women Will Take Your Breath Away
Black in Brazil
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Black in Brazil
Creator of ‘Black in Brazil’ Yohanna Reis developed the magazine concept to include more stories that celebrate the diverse African culture of Brazil.
These Images of Afro-Brazilian Black Women Will Take Your Breath Away
Black in Brazil
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Black in Brazil
Creator of ‘Black in Brazil’ Yohanna Reis developed the magazine concept to include more stories that celebrate the diverse African culture of Brazil.
These Images of Afro-Brazilian Black Women Will Take Your Breath Away
Black in Brazil
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