A conversation on how portrayals of Black and Brown communities in television and film shape public perception, influence policymakers, and ultimately impact the laws that govern our lives. The panel will examine how harmful on-screen narratives can lead to harmful real-world policies, and how accurate, empowering storytelling can drive meaningful change.
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Event Time
Jan 23, 11:00 AM MST
Talks
Acura House of Energy
Park City
Vanessa Mbonu
vice president of digital marketing and communications, NAACP
J. Alphonse Nicholson
actor, If I Go Will They Miss Me
Walter Thompson-Hernandez
writer-director, If I Go Will They Miss Me
Derrick Johnson
president and CEO, NAACP
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