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Expanding the Black Narrative


Details

Date

Wed, Oct 16

Time

2:10PM – 2:55PM

Stage

Impact stage

Address

Spring Studios
50 Varick St,
New York, NY 10013

Speakers & Moderators

Coodie & Chike

Founders, Creative Control

Speaker

Chief Brand Officer, MACRO

Moderator

CEO & Founder, Hero Collective

Moderator

Over the past few decades, we have seen very little movement in TV and Hollywood to embrace storytelling that depicts the Black experience in a modern context, free from tropes and stereotypes. While there have been breakthroughs and an increased frequency of Black content, are we truly making progress relative to our profound impact on pop and world culture? This panel, moderated by Chief Brand Officer of MACRO, Stacey Walker King, will feature filmmakers Coodie and Chike as they discuss the future of Black storytelling, what defines a Black story, and the steps needed to move beyond the stereotypes that continue to shape Black entertainment.

This Blackweek discussion is proudly sponsored by Ciroc. We’re grateful for their generous support and commitment to right-sizing industries to help create more opportunity for equity and ownership.