Diversity Week interactive discussion: Represent - representation of ethnic minorities in the media

Event Details

Date:

Wednesday, 23 May 2012

Time:

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Room:

Terrace Room, Sir Llew Edwards Building, UQ. (Building 14)

UQ Location:

Sir Llew Edwards Building (St Lucia)

Event category(s):

Full Description:: This interactive discussion, held in Diversity Week, Wednesday 23rd of May, will explore the representation of ethnic minorities in the media. The guest speakers come from a wide range of backgrounds, and include Yasmin Khan, an eloquent spokesperson and representative of the Muslim community; Elijah Buol, a program manager at ECCQ and a previous dynamic youth leader for the South Sudanese community; Jimaima Le Grand, a strong advocate for Pacific Island communities in Queensland; and Robert Mukombozi, the 2006 Rwandan Investigative Journalist of the Year and now active member of the African community and refugee advocate in Brisbane.

If you want to contribute to the future of responsible journalism, this event is a must!

Date: Wednesday 23 May 2012
Time: 3pm
Venue: Terrace Room, Sir Llew Edwards Building, UQ. (Building 14)

RSVP: iamuniqueuq@gmail.com
Cost: FREE