Speaking on Race, Media, and Narrative Power
I speak at universities, conferences, and public events about race, media, and the power of storytelling. My talks examine how media systems produce racial injustice against people, policies, and organizations and how we push back.
Signature Talks
Truth-Telling in Hostile Times
What backlash, censorship, and disinformation mean for educators, journalists, and public institutions.
This talk examines the growing climate of racial backlash, book bans, and political censorship.
Mis/Disinformation and Race
How racialized falsehoods gain traction and why correcting them is not enough.
This keynote unpacks how racialized mis- and disinformation circulates.
AI, Algorithms, and Racial Harm
How algorithmic systems amplify racial injustice.
This talk explores the racial impact of algorithm-driven platforms.
Recent Engagements
- “Memes, Culture, and Credibility,” Speechwriters of Color
- “From Data Centers to Digital Blackface,” Black Policy Lab
- “Critical Race Media Literacy,” AEJMC
- “Power, Prejudice, and Portrayals in News,” NAMLE
Speaker Bio for Hosts
Dr. Christine McWhorter is a media scholar and journalist.
Her work examines race, media, misinformation, algorithms, and narrative power.
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