The School of Communication and Media at Montclair State University Presents: The Second Symposium on Racial Justice and Media
This conversation, moderated by Montclair State assistant professor and social justice media scholar Dr. Tara Conley, will feature luminary professionals from across the media landscape.
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Thursday, April 15, 7:30 p.m.
Click here to stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKH1bXpuMGE
Please join the School of Communication and Media at Montclair State University on Thursday, April 15, at 7:30 p.m. for a special symposium on Racial Justice and Media. This conversation, moderated by Montclair State assistant professor and social justice media scholar Dr. Tara Conley, will feature luminary professionals from across the media landscape. From hashtag movements to news coverage of racial protests to activism through film and television, this event will look at how media is both a tool and a frame towards a more just society.
All are invited to join this important conversation at this critical moment in American history. You can stream the event at the School of Communication and Media’s YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKH1bXpuMGE.
Speakers Include:
Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr.: James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor and chair of the Department of African American Studies, Princeton University; MSNBC Contributor; Columnist, Time Magazine
Anthony Smith: Senior Producer of Cause Initiatives, NFL; Director, Fritz Pollard: A Forgotten Man; Producer and Director, Game Changer (documentary highlighting Black quarterbacks in the NFL)
Vickie Burns: Transformational News Executive and Media Strategist; Leadership positions include NBC, Tribune Media, and Scripps
For more information, please contact School Administrator Debra Daitchman at daitchmand@montclair.edu.