USSF 2010: Using New Media to Win Racial and Gender Justice.

I am so excited to be at the United States Social Forum in Detroit this week, I have already had the pleasure of reconnecting with old activist friends and meeting some new ones.
I will be on a panel today with Jorge Rivas from Racewire (Colorlines/ARC) at 1pm. Please come by and say hello!

New media and technology are having an impact on the politics of race and gender. With corporate control and concentration of mainstream media, it’s imperative for social justice activists and organizations to dramatically raise media production capacity so that alternative messages–especially stories that expose racism and sexism and propose equitable solutions–can reach wide audiences. What’s hot, what’s next on the horizon and how can we stay ahead of the curve? Topics will include video production, social media and emerging tools.
This workshop is for anyone interested in changing the public conversation and understanding around race and gender issues. We’ll explore different strategies for popularizing and personalizing various dimensions of structural racism, sexism and systemic inequality. Along with presentations and group discussions, participants will learn about and share a variety of tools, experiences and lessons for addressing race and gender issues using new media.

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