Where We Stand

In her impactful essay, Djamila Ribeiro explores the concept of "speaking place," a pivotal idea that highlights how one's social position influences both the ability to voice opinions and how those opinions are perceived. By tracing the history of Black feminist thought and the silencing of Black women, Ribeiro engages with the works of renowned thinkers like Sojourner Truth and Audre Lorde, urging readers to recognize their own positions and envision alternative geographies. This work serves as both a reflection on power dynamics in Brazil and a call to action for a more humane world.