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.