TRIBES AND TRIBULATIONS
A CONVERSATION ON THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN REALITY TELEVISION EXPERIENCE
FRIDAY JUNE 26
6:30 PM ET | 5:30 PM CT
Nicole Symmonds, Moderator
PhD candidate in Religon at Emory University | Former Pop Culture Journalist
||||| TRIBES |||| More than eighty African Americans have played Survivor. The stories of our Tribe are rich and deep but are often condensed to stereotypes or pushed aside by content providers who don’t understand our stories and believe they will not resonate with the viewing audience.
||||| TRIBULATIONS |||| Survivor, as of one of the most popular and influential reality television shows in history has an opportunity and responsibility to feature Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) in their full breadth and depth. Survivor and all those who represent it, should reflect and honor the racial diversity of our country--both in front of and behind the camera.
Tribes | | | | Panelists
How does race factor into success on reality tv competition shows? And how are racist acts handled?
Russell Swan
Environmental law attorney | Season 19 & Season 25
Julia Carter
Medical Student | Season 38
Wendell Holland
CEO/Furniture Designer | Season 36 - Winner & Season 40
Tribulations | | | | Panelists
How should reality tv competition shows adapt in handling racism and their portrayal of people of color?
J’Tia Hart
Nuclear Engineer | Seasons 28
Jamal Shipman
Software Consultant | Seasons 39
Ramona Gray Amaro
Chemist | Seasons 1
Brice Johnston
Social Worker| Seasons 28
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