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Schedule

6:00pm – 6:05pm

Introduction

Introduction

6:05pm – 6:15pm

The Beef Between African Americans and American Africans

The Beef Between African Americans and American Africans

Victor Muthama

1HOOD Artist

The US GOV hasn’t recognized me as American my whole life. Even though it’s the...

6:15pm – 6:30pm

Fettuccini and Feminism

Fettuccini and Feminism

Vicky Bennison

Creator of Pasta Grannies

Pasta is fundamental; it is thoroughly enjoyed and celebrated all over the world. However, when...

6:30pm – 7:30pm

Innovation Expo

Innovation Expo

Virtually talk and chat with our lineup of innovators from Pittsburgh and beyond.

7:30pm – 7:43pm

Media Perpetuation of Gender Imbalance

Media Perpetuation of Gender Imbalance

Shriya Boppana

Miss India America 2020

The media is one of the leading sources of cultural development, societal advancement, and knowledge...

7:43pm – 7:55pm

Eating Disorders and the Illusion of Control

Eating Disorders and the Illusion of Control

Sanna Legan

Conceptual Social Justice Artist

Eating disorders have become an accepted and encouraged part of our society. Eating disorders can...

7:55pm – 8:07pm

Let Black People Be: Stop Policing The Ways Black People Find Joy

Let Black People Be: Stop Policing The Ways Black People Find Joy

Miracle Jones

Director of Policy and Advocacy

The ways in which Black people find joy in crisis are policed the same ways...

8:07pm – 8:08pm

Conclusion

Conclusion

6:05PM – 6:15PM

The Beef Between African Americans and American Africans

VICTOR MUTHAMA

1HOOD Artist

The US GOV hasn’t recognized me as American my whole life. Even though it’s the environmental culture that I grew in. But in Kenya, I’m hardly recognized as Kenyan either. Why do the cultures clash more than blend?

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