This research examines the development of the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil and its profound effects on Black women in 2020 and 2021. By analyzing the social impacts of the crisis and the public policies implemented to mitigate them, this study constructs a narrative that extends beyond the pandemic itself, situating it within pre-existing structural gender inequalities. Gender considerations have been crucial during this period, as the country's response, including the Emergency Aid program, has revealed significant social and economic impacts on women. The pandemic has deepened avoidable consequences, with gender emerging as a key determinant of inequality, exacerbating existing disparities and profoundly affecting women's lives. This investigation highlights specific facets of inequality, weaving together theory and lived experiences to illustrate how race, class, and gender intersect to shape the experiences of Black women in Brazil.