Djamila Taís Ribeiro dos Santos is a Brazilian philosopher and journalist, whose work in New York City and contributions to the Afro-Brazilian feminist movement advocating for social justice, racial equality, and human rights has had a powerful impact on other black individuals like herself. Ribeiro graduated from the Federal University of São Paulo with a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy and a master’s degree in Political Philosophy. With this knowledge as her base, Ribeiro is an activist for women’s rights. She has been a guest professor at New York University where her lecture focused on how Black intellectuals have opposed founding myths of Brazilian society, exploring racism as it relates to the ideology of racial democracy. Ribeiro has written countless books advocating for women– Where We Stand, Who’s Afraid of Black Feminism?, A Short Anti-racist Guide, and Letters to my Grandmother to name a few. Her writing explores the intersections of race and gender, delving into how to combat racism and emphasizing the importance of shedding light onto marginalized communities of people. Letters to my Grandmother ties this work together by incorporating her personal life and the broader social and political matters in her home country, Brazil. The Jabuti Award, which is the most traditional and recognized literary award in Brazil, given by the Brazilian Book Chamber, was awarded to Ribeiro in 2020 for her book A Short Anti-racist Guide. In 2021, Ribeiro made history by becoming the first Brazilian individual to receive the BET Awards by the USA Black community. As the founder of Plural Feminisms, a global movement advocating for new and improved approaches to feminism, Riberiro has organized countless initiatives to support women in social vulnerability. Plural Femenisms recognizes that each woman has unique struggles and experiences with feminism influenced by their cultural background, class, and race. Therefore, through charity work and volunteering, she aims to promote equality and social change for her marginalized community. Overall, through her writing, lectures, and public engagements, Ribeiro educates the New York City community about the historical and contemporary issues black women face.