Fulbright Association of Georgia Presents...Paula Fernandes Silva

Join Fulbright alumni, international scholars, and friends of the Fulbright community for an evening of conversation, food, and connection a About the Talk How do communities hold on to histories that others have tried to erase? Fulbright scholar Paula Fernandes Silva explores this question across two places linked by the African diaspora: Rio de Janeiro and Savannah. In Brazil, her doctoral research centers on the Nosso Sagrado Collection, a group of Afro-Brazilian sacred objects seized by police during decades of religious persecution in Rio de Janeiro, and the ongoing work of memory and historical reparation surrounding them. In Georgia, her research turns to African American heritage in Savannah, including the legacy of W. W. Law and the role Black communities have played in preserving and reshaping the city's public memory. Drawing on the field of Black Geographies, Paula will share how Black communities in both places have used heritage, archives, and place to challenge historical erasure and create new narratives about the past. What's Included Your ticket includes a Mediterranean reception station, a dinner buffet, and a bar with wine, beer, cocktails, and nonalcoholic drinks. Who Should Attend This event is open to the public. Fulbright alumni, current grantees, international scholars, and anyone interested in heritage, memory, and the African diaspora are especially encouraged to join us. Space is limited, so reserve your seat early!