Djamila Ribeiro launches Rio de Janeiro leg of the expanded Lugar de Fala book tour

To take the expanded edition of Lugar de Fala (Where We Stand – Yale University Press) across Brazil, Djamila Ribeiro will begin a series of events in Rio de Janeiro on August 2. The tour will travel through several Brazilian capitals during the second half of the year. The lecture marks the beginning of a partnership with Alma Talks and celebrates the new edition of the book that was selected by Folha de S.Paulo as one of the most important works of the 21st century.

The first event will take place at Teatro Città, in Barra da Tijuca, starting at 7 p.m. During the lecture, the Brazilian philosopher will discuss race, gender, representation, knowledge production and the impact of social structures on everyday life—topics that have shaped Lugar de Fala since its original publication.

When announcing the initiative on social media, Djamila described the event as the beginning of a new chapter in her career.

“This will be a historic evening, the beginning of a national tour unlike anything I have done before,” she said.

Originally published in 2017, Lugar de Fala became one of the central works in contemporary Brazilian public debate by examining how social positions influence processes of listening, recognition and political participation. Over the years, the concept has moved beyond academic circles and become part of broader discussions on democracy, representation and social justice.

Partnership with Alma Talks

The lecture revisits ideas that helped transform public debate in Brazil regarding representation, legitimacy of speech and knowledge production. It also expands the discussion to contemporary social and political challenges, addressing inequality, the historical exclusion of certain voices and different forms of participation in public life.

The partnership with Alma Talks takes these discussions beyond the publishing world by promoting in-person meetings between the author and audiences from different regions of the country. The tour is expected to strengthen dialogue around the expanded edition of Lugar de Fala and bring readers even closer to the reflections developed by one of Brazil’s most influential contemporary intellectuals.

The Rio de Janeiro event marks the first chapter of this national journey, transforming the launch of the expanded edition into an experience centered on dialogue, debate and the circulation of ideas.

Event Information

Djamila Ribeiro — Lugar de Fala Lecture

Date: August 2
Time: From 7 p.m.
Venue: Teatro Città — Av. das Américas, 700, Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Tickets: almatickets.com.br

Prices:

• Solidarity ticket + 1 kg of non-perishable food: R$130.00 + R$10.40 fee
• Half-price ticket: R$120.00 + R$9.60 fee
• Full-price ticket: R$240.00 + R$19.20 fee

Visitors purchasing the solidarity ticket must bring 1 kg of non-perishable food.

Translated by AI