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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 · August 8, 2016October 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.
Helen Mozao
02
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.
Helen Mozao
03
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.

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.
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.
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.
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.
Helen Mozao
08
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.
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’

Helen Mozao
10
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
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.
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.
Black in Brazil
13
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.
Black in Brazil
14
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.
Black in Brazil
15
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.
Black in Brazil
16
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.
Black in Brazil
17
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.
Black in Brazil
18
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.
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.
Black in Brazil

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