Celebrating Culture, Creating Opportunity: African Heritage as Economic Power
Panel
Block III
1:25 pm
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2:20 pm
Panel description: This panel brings together leaders from music, fashion, art, content creation, and journalism to explore how African culture is celebrated, preserved, and redefined on a global stage. Through storytelling and cultural entrepreneurship, these creatives navigate the balance between honoring African heritage and adapting to modern influences. Panelists will discuss how their work not only empowers diasporic communities economically but also fosters global dialogue around African identity, challenging stereotypes and shaping new narratives.
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Celebrating Culture, Creating Opportunity: African Heritage as Economic Power
Panel description: This panel brings together leaders from music, fashion, art, content creation, and journalism to explore how African culture is celebrated, preserved, and redefined on a global stage. Through storytelling and cultural entrepreneurship, these creatives navigate the balance between honoring African heritage and adapting to modern influences. Panelists will discuss how their work not only empowers diasporic communities economically but also fosters global dialogue around African identity, challenging stereotypes and shaping new narratives.
America/New_York
Nov 16, 2024 1:25 PM
Nov 16, 2024 2:20 PM
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - F95
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