Social Justice Teach In

June 8-12, 2020 the Institute conducted a 5-day social justice teach in for our members. Join now to view the videos.

How to Be an Effective Ally

Joy Donnell presented information about the history and importance of allyship in social movements, and how to be an effective ally for any movement for social justice.

Why Media Representations Matter

Soraya Giaccardi and Romeo Perez illuminated the relationship between media and society with a focus on how media shapes our lives. This session presented data specifically on race and representation that highlights the Institutes’ trailblazing research.

Hollywood’s Hidden History of Race & Gender Codes

Nicole Haggard, PhD, and Munika Lay examined Hollywood’s little-known history around explicitly censoring representations of race and gender. These foundational rules continue to shape media content today.

Why Social Movements Matter

Dr. Ninochka McTaggart and Caroline Heldman presented a brief history of social movements and an analysis of the #BlackLivesMatter movement today.

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