Representation in Media: Storytelling and its Impact

A group photo of the panelists from the event Tryin’ to Sleep in the Bed You Made in Brooklyn. The panel includes Virginia DeBerry, Donna Grant, Dr. Tyrha Lindsey-Warren, Yolonda Brinkley, Harry Lennix, and Tracey Kemble, all dressed in professional attire, standing together.

At 72andSunny in Brooklyn, the Tryin’ to Sleep in the Bed You Made event celebrated storytelling’s impact on culture. The evening emphasized the need for diverse media representation to reflect and empower underrepresented communities.

This Is Us? How TV Does and Doesn’t Get Men’s Caregiving

A man and a toddler engaging in a hula hoop activity on a residential street, both smiling and having fun in a sunny outdoor setting.

Exploring male caregiving in TV, This Is Us? How TV Does and Doesn’t Get Men’s Caregiving
event in partnership with Equimondo challenges stereotypes, fostering positive media representations for a more equitable portrayal of modern fatherhood.

#GirlsLeadSTEM Campaign Kick-Off

#GirlsLeadSTEM event by Geena Davis Institute showcased empowering talks on gender equity in STEM, highlighting the need for diverse representation and inclusive opportunities.

Earth Day Screening of New Apple TV+ Series “Jane”

Promotional image for Apple+ TV series “Jane” showing a woman in a jungle setting interacting with a digital overlay of a tiger, as a girl and a black panther look on. The title “Jane” is prominently displayed in green font against a lush, verdant background.

The “Jane Goodall Apple TV series Earth Day screening event,” hosted by the Geena Davis Institute, showcased the series “Jane,” inspiring environmental advocacy through Dr. Goodall’s legacy and engaging discussions.

A Night of Poetry Honoring Lucille Clifton

Lucille Clifton Poetry Event.

The 2nd Annual “A Night of Poetry Honoring Lucille Clifton” was a resounding success, featuring impactful readings by distinguished guests and celebrating Clifton’s poetic legacy and influence in the arts.