Let's Talk About Race and the Media @ NYC Event
From the presidential elections to the Movement for Black Lives, the struggle for racial justice is a central focus in our nation's culture and politics. But we have questions: Has the media's coverage fostered greater understanding of the issues impacting communities of color? Or has it deepened the divisions in our society?
We're co-hosting a discussion on these questions and more on Tues., Oct. 18, in Manhattan.
Here are the details:
What: The Media's Coverage of Race and Dog-Whistle Politics: a panel discussion featuring award-winning journalist Juan González of Democracy Now!, New York Times bestselling author Joseph Torres, Brandi Collins of Color of Change, senior staff writer Zak Cheney-Rice of Mic, and national race and inequality reporter Tanzina Vega of CNNMoney.
When: Tues., Oct. 18, from 6:15–8 p.m. (Doors open at 6.)
Where: Open Society Foundations, first-floor conference room, 224 West 57th St., New York, N.Y. (between Broadway and 7th Avenue)
Fine print: This event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited and will be first come, first served. Light refreshments and snacks will be served.
RSVP and let us know if we'll see you there.
This event is presented by Free Press, the Open Society Foundations, the Center for Media Justice, Color Of Change and the National Hispanic Media Coalition.
Original photo by Flickr user Dennis Hill