Humanities Film and Lecture Series Human Conversations: The Self Publication Unity Through Storytelling

The Self Publication—a collection of photography and personal essays—effectively combats stereotypes associated with the black community.

The Vincennes University Humanities Film and Lecture Series is proud to present Nitashia Johnson's Zoom presentation on the The Power of Black Stories where she will discuss her latest work, The Self Publication.

Zoom talk Thursday, October 29, 2020, 6:30 PM EST

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-power-of-black-stories-tickets-124074236381

Johnson's The Self Publication is a collection of photography and personal essays designed to uplift people of color and specifically combat the harsh stereotypes associated with the Black Community. Johnson argues that according to several studies, some stereotypes have been activated so frequently (for example, through media exposure) that associated responses can begin to occur unconsciously and that regardless of whether individuals choose to accept a stereotype, if they simply do not consciously recognize and analyze the representations being offered, then such images can influence the ways that viewers perceive and interact with the groups being stereotyped—for instance, African-American women. 

Johnson's talk will open space to make conscious the unconscious and empower attendees to engage and challenge such stereotypes and the role of media representations. Her work is powerful, engaging, and important. Join us.

Learn more about Nitashia Johnson.

Your free digital copy

The first 25 attendees to register will receive a free digital copy of Nitashia Johnson's The Self Publication Volume 2.