SXSW EDU 2020
The Rise of Black Content Creators in Academia
Description:
There is currently an exponential growth of vlogs, blogs, podcasts and more being created specifically by Black scholars to support the graduate community. This podcast is an opportunity to explore how and why this channel of support has developed, what gaps are being filled, and how universities can leverage academic content creators. This way the graduate community is served in a more creative and authentic manner.
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Takeaways
- To highlight the growth of black creatives in academia and showcase the media content being created to support marginalized students in every form.
- Explore the gaps in higher education support for marginalized students like imposter syndrome and soft skill development.
- Identify areas where academia can create change to facilitate a better, more empowering experience through leveraging academic content creators.
Speakers
- Allanté Whitmore, Creator & Host, Blk + in Grad School
- Joy Woods Bennett, Creator, Without A Space/Morning Joy
- RaVynn Stringfield, Creator, Black Girl Does Grad School
- Autumn Griffin, Co-Founder, Blackademia
Organizer
Allanté Whitmore, Engineering Phd Student & Entreprenuer, Blk + in Grad School
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