|
Event
8th Annual Arab Women's Conference Quwat Al Mar'aa: Arab Women and the Media
The Arab Cultural and Community Center is proud to host its 8th Annual Arab Women's Conference "Quwat Al Mar'aa: Arab Women and the Media" on Sunday, March 29th 2015 at St. Mary's Cathedral Event Center in San Francisco. Event times as follows: 9:30-10AM Breakfast will be held. 10AM-5PM, the conference will take place.
This year's conference is themed "Arab Women and the Media" and highlights Arab women's innovative work and contributions in the field of media from field journalism to social media campaigns. How are Arab women using media to forge, reshape and transmit our narratives in our homelands and in diaspora? In what creative ways do Arab women across the globe utilize media tools to record and share their stories and the stories of their communities? How are Arab women influencing narratives in the mainstream media, or using popular media to subvert dominant narratives? This year's conference seeks to highlight the inspiring work of Arab women in the media across the globe and empower Arab women in their communities with tools and skills for sharing their stories through media.
The conference will include vibrant speaker presentations, skills-based workshops, musical performances and more. Conference registration includes breakfast and lunch.
Panels:
New Media and Arab Women's Voices
On the Frontlines, Arab Women in Reporting and Journalism
Hyper(In)Visible: Challenging Narratives on Arab Women
Featured Speakers:
Rania Khalek - Electronic Intifada
Rama Chakaki - Baraka Bits
Leena Barakat - UC Berkeley
Dena Takruri - AJ Plus
Maytha Alhassen - USC, Al-Jazeera English
Hana Baba - KALW Public Radio/NPR
Workshops:
Public Speaking Tips & Tools - Linda Khoury
BE the Media: How to Get Involved in Journalism - Hana Baba
Social Media for Social Justice: Tools for Campaign Organizing - Leena Barakat
Musical Performance by Aswat Women's Ensemble
For more information, visit http://www.arabwomensconference.com/
|
|
 |
LocationSt. Mary's Cathedral Event Center (View)
1111 Gough Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
United States
Categories
Contact
|
