Boston University College of Communication DEI Committee will host its first virtual COMtalk, "Telling Our Stories: Indigenous Representation in the Media," on October 16 at noon EST.
Since 2021, acclaimed films and shows such as Reservation Dogs, Killers of the Flower Moon, and Rutherford Falls have played significant roles in highlighting and celebrating Indigenous storytelling, while dispelling stereotypes of Native Americans. Despite these efforts, representation of Native Americans in the entertainment industry remains low. A 2024 USC Annenberg Norman Lear Center and IllumiNative Org report found that less than 1% of Native Americans work in the entertainment industry. There is still much work to be done to increase the visibility of Indigenous peoples in the media, raise awareness of the injustices affecting their communities, and pay homage to their traditions and culture.
This conversation will help us explore how native and non-native individuals can effectively and respectfully engage with and support Indigenous stories.
Our esteemed panelists include Angel Charley, executive director of IllumiNative Org, a Native woman-led racial and social justice organization dedicated to challenging the narrative about Native peoples; Cristina Kotz Cornejo, professor of film/digital production and director of BFA at Emerson College, with a focus on Indigenous representation in film; and Sarah Liese, journalist at KOSU (NPR), known for her in-depth coverage of Indigenous issues. Taylor Morales (COM'25) will moderate the discussion.
To register, https://lnkd.in/eCt58WAC
