Alison Farias
@alisonfarias.bsky.social
he/him/his
Econ PhD Student
at the University of Southern California
Interested in Labor and Development Economics
Passionate for Tennis and Fortaleza E.C.
Econ PhD Student
at the University of Southern California
Interested in Labor and Development Economics
Passionate for Tennis and Fortaleza E.C.
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Fascinating NYT piece on the origins of the surname Silva in Brazil, with links back to Rome, to slavery, up to Lula + Neymar:
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/05/w...
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/05/w...
Brazil’s Most Common Surname Has a Grim Past
Silva, the surname of presidents and soccer stars, has long carried stigma over its colonial links. Now, many see its legacy in new ways.
www.nytimes.com
December 5, 2024 at 3:24 PM
Fascinating NYT piece on the origins of the surname Silva in Brazil, with links back to Rome, to slavery, up to Lula + Neymar:
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/05/w...
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/05/w...