A Special Program Examining the Pervasiveness of Stereotypes in American Culture
As early Americans sought to define their identity in a new country, race became a major fixation. Tarzan and Jane, Tonto and the Lone Ranger, Uncle Ben and Aunt Jemima—these and other stereotypes about Native American, African, and African American people have long been part of the American scene. Join us for a lively evening as noted scholars, writers, and critics discuss the ongoing presence of such stereotypes and the barriers these stereotypes pose to the advancement of American culture.
Program:
Welcoming Remarks:
* Kevin Gover, Director, National Museum of the American Indian
Presentation:
* Johnnetta Betsch Cole (Receiving from...)
* Richard Kurin, Acting Provost and Under Secretary for Museums and Research at the Smithsonian Institution.
Opening Remarks:
* Johnnetta Betsch Cole, Director, National Museum of African Art
* Marty Rodgers, Managing Director -- Metro DC, Accenture
Panelists:
* Gaurav Desai, "Deconstructing Stereotypes in African Literature", professor of English Language and Literature, University of Michigan;
* Adrienne Keene (Cherokee Nation), "Navajo Flasks, Hipster Headdresses, and Magic in North America: Native Representations in Fashion, Media, and Popular Culture", assistant professor, American Studies and Ethnic Studies, Brown University;
* Imani Perry, "Racial Narratives and Their Role in Inequality", Hughes-Rogers Professor of African American Studies, Princeton University; and
* Jesse Wente (Ojibwe), "First Flicker", leading film critic and programmer for indigenous cinema, will present various perspectives on the topic.
* Tiya Miles, Mary Henrietta Graham Distinguished University Professor of African American Women’s History, professor of Afroamerican and African Studies, professor of American Culture, professor of History, and professor ...More...
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