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A promotional graphic for a talk titled “The Hubris of Good Intentions: Reporting Africa from the Global North.” Beneath the title, it reads “Colloquium with J. Siguru Wahutu.” The design features a textured red-to-green gradient background with a rounded rectangular text box on the left. On the right is a portrait of a man wearing glasses and a light blue striped shirt, looking directly at the camera.
A promotional graphic for a talk titled “The Hubris of Good Intentions: Reporting Africa from the Global North.” Beneath the title, it reads “Colloquium with J. Siguru Wahutu.” The design features a textured red-to-green gradient background with a rounded rectangular text box on the left. On the right is a portrait of a man wearing glasses and a light blue striped shirt, looking directly at the camera
A promotional graphic for a talk titled “The Hubris of Good Intentions: Reporting Africa from the Global North.” Beneath the title, it reads “Colloquium with J. Siguru Wahutu.” The design features a textured red-to-green gradient background with a rounded rectangular text box on the left. On the right is a portrait of a man wearing glasses and a light blue striped shirt, looking directly at the camera.
A promotional graphic for a talk titled “The Hubris of Good Intentions: Reporting Africa from the Global North.” Beneath the title, it reads “Colloquium with J. Siguru Wahutu.” The design features a textured red-to-green gradient background with a rounded rectangular text box on the left. On the right is a portrait of a man wearing glasses and a light blue striped shirt, looking directly at the camera.
A grayscale documentary poster featuring a large, blurred image of a person holding a camera and photographing something off-frame. Overlaid in bold red capital letters is the title “ETERNAL SENTINEL.” Above the title, smaller text reads “ILHA PRODUCTIONS presents.” Below the title, additional text says “a documentary by Maryam Ashrafi.” At the bottom of the poster are two film festival laurels and a row of production credits. A flag or banner is faintly visible in the background, adding to the layered, textured design.
A grayscale documentary poster featuring a large, blurred image of a person holding a camera and photographing something off-frame. Overlaid in bold red capital letters is the title “ETERNAL SENTINEL.” Above the title, smaller text reads “ILHA PRODUCTIONS presents.” Below the title, additional text says “a documentary by Maryam Ashrafi.” At the bottom of the poster are two film festival laurels and a row of production credits. A flag or banner is faintly visible in the background, adding to the layered, textured design.
A digital event flyer titled “Reflections of Home.” At the top, the header reads “Media, Culture Work, & Diasporic Knowledge-Making.” Below is the event title repeated in stylized text. The description explains that sisters Lunise and Talie Cerin will host a screening and conversation about MIWA, a documentary film and immersive installation exploring Haiti and the Haitian diaspora through film, spatial design, and sound. Event details list: Wednesday, February 25, 6:00–7:00 PM, Annenberg Room 225, 3620 Walnut Street. On the right side of the flyer is a small square promotional image (partially abstract) associated with the event.
Event poster featuring a nighttime city skyline background. Text reads: ‘Brian Stelter: Media Analysis at Risk?’ Center for Media at Risk Colloquium. February 11, 12:00 PM–1:15 PM, ASC Room 500. Logos for the Center for Media at Risk and the Annenberg School for Communication, University of Pennsylvania appear at the top.”
“Event poster featuring a nighttime city skyline background. Text reads: ‘Brian Stelter: Media Analysis at Risk?’ Center for Media at Risk Colloquium. February 11, 12:00 PM–1:15 PM, ASC Room 500. Logos for the Center for Media at Risk and the Annenberg School for Communication, University of Pennsylvania appear at the top.”
“Promotional poster titled ‘Media at Risk – Spring 2026.’ It lists three events hosted by the Center for Media at Risk at the Annenberg School for Communication, University of Pennsylvania. February 11: ‘Media Analysis at Risk?’ with CNN’s Brian Stelter, 12:00–1:15 PM, ASC Room 500. March 23: ‘Eternal Sentinel,’ a screening and Q&A with Maryam Ashrafi, 12:00–1:30 PM with lunch at 11:45 AM, ASC Room 500. April 29: ‘The Hubris of Good Intentions: Reporting Africa from the Global North,’ a colloquium with j. Siguru Wahutu, 12:00–1:15 PM, ASC Room 500. The poster includes logos for the Center for Media at Risk and the Annenberg School, and a QR code labeled ‘Register Here.’”
Arwa Mahdawi speaking
Nidah Mohammed speaking
Sarah Banet-Weiser with Barbie Zelizer.
Beyond Endurance: Reimagining Media Praxis Symposium room
Promotional poster for the "Beyond Endurance: Reimagining Media Praxis" annual symposium, hosted by the Center for Media at Risk at the University of Pennsylvania's Annenberg School for Communication, scheduled for December 4–5. The design features a stylized vintage computer monitor with red tiles dispersing from the screen, symbolizing digital media. The poster highlights keynote speaker André de Quadros on December 4 and interactive panels with artists, journalists, and scholars on December 5. Names of participants and a registration link are included.
Promotional poster for the "Beyond Endurance: Reimagining Media Praxis" annual symposium, hosted by the Center for Media at Risk at the University of Pennsylvania's Annenberg School for Communication, scheduled for December 4–5. The design features a stylized vintage computer monitor with red tiles dispersing from the screen, symbolizing digital media. The poster highlights keynote speaker André de Quadros on December 4 and interactive panels with artists, journalists, and scholars on December 5. Names of participants and a registration link are included.
Promotional poster for the "Beyond Endurance: Reimagining Media Praxis" annual symposium, hosted by the Center for Media at Risk at the University of Pennsylvania's Annenberg School for Communication, scheduled for December 4–5. The design features a stylized vintage computer monitor with red tiles dispersing from the screen, symbolizing digital media. The poster highlights keynote speaker André de Quadros on December 4 and interactive panels with artists, journalists, and scholars on December 5. Names of participants and a registration link are included.
Poster for the 2026 Screening Scholarship Media Festival titled "Portals." Lists submission formats including audio, visual art, research presentations, poetry, video & films, and workshops. Key details include: submission deadline of December 5, 2025; event dates March 27–28, 2026; location at the University of Pennsylvania; in-person format; and free public access. More info: camrapenn.org/ssmf-2026
Promotional poster for the "Beyond Endurance: Reimagining Media Praxis" annual symposium, hosted by the Center for Media at Risk at the University of Pennsylvania's Annenberg School for Communication, scheduled for December 4–5. The design features a stylized vintage computer monitor with red tiles dispersing from the screen, symbolizing digital media. The poster highlights keynote speaker André de Quadros on December 4 and interactive panels with artists, journalists, and scholars on December 5. Names of participants and a registration link are included.
Arwa Mahdawi giving a presentation. Behind her is a banner that reads: "CENTER FOR MEDIA RISK" Annenberg School for Communication University of Pennsylvania She's holding a presentation clicker and wearing a microphone.
An event poster with the title "Networked Incitement of the New Politics of Censorship" on October 22 at 12 in Annenberg School Room 500. This event is co-sponsored by the Center for Media at Risk and the Department of Cinema and Media Studies
An event poster with the title "Networked Incitement of the New Politics of Censorship" on October 22 at 12 in Annenberg School Room 500. This event is co-sponsored by the Center for Media at Risk and the Department of Cinema and Media Studies
Event flyer for Media Makers in Exile event. Poster features title and co-sponsors.
Promotional flyer for an event titled 'Networked Incitement and the New Politics of Censorship' featuring Guardian columnist Arwa Mahdawi. The event is on October 22 at 12 pm in ASC Room 500. The background is blue with six white dice showing speech bubble icons, and one red die with an X inside a speech bubble, symbolizing censorship. Logos for the Annenberg School for Communication, University of Pennsylvania, and the Center for Media at Risk are at the bottom."
"Flyer for a Film Screening & Restoration Workshop featuring restored Senegalese newsreels from the 1960s-70s. The event is on Thursday, October 2nd at 5:30 pm at the Penn Museum, Room 345. The flyer highlights films such as 'Senegal and the World Festival of Black Arts' (1966) by Paulin Soumanou Vieyra, 'IFE/3rd Arts Festival' (1971) by Paulin Soumanou Vieyra, 'Senegal Year XVI' (1976) by Babacar Gueye and Orlando Lopez, and 'A Trip with President Senghor to the Antilles' (1976) by Georges Caristan. Speakers include Dr. Mamadou Diouf, Professor of African Studies and History at Columbia University, and Tiziana Manfredi, co-founder of Atelier MamiWata and consultant to Senegal's Cinematography Department. Logos of sponsors, including The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation, CAMRA, and others, are displayed at the bottom. The flyer features images of film reels, historical photos, and Senegalese film posters."
Promotional flyer for an event titled 'Networked Incitement and the New Politics of Censorship' featuring Guardian columnist Arwa Mahdawi. The event is on October 22 at 12 pm in ASC Room 500. The background is blue with six white dice showing speech bubble icons, and one red die with an X inside a speech bubble, symbolizing censorship. Logos for the Annenberg School for Communication, University of Pennsylvania, and the Center for Media at Risk are at the bottom."
Center for Media at Risk Fall event poster, check link in post for details
Black background with White title: "Apocalyptic Authoritarianism: Climate Crisis, Media, and Power". Three orange circles to left of title
book cover with a red background featuring four missile silhouettes. The title "HOW THE COLD WAR BROKE THE NEWS" is displayed in white capital letters at the top. Below the title is an image of a folded newspaper. The subtitle reads "The Surprising Roots of Journalism's Decline." At the bottom, the author's name "BARBIE ZELIZER" is written in white capital letters.
Four individuals stand in front of a backdrop featuring the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania in the Room 500 lecture hall at the Annenberg School for Communication. The backdrop includes two large screens displaying the Annenberg logo and name. From left to right, the individuals are Jason Walker, Aishah Shahidah Simmons, Moya Bailey, and India Martin.
Promotional poster for a film screening titled "Black Stars Shine Bright: Everyday Alchemy." The title appears in white text over a starry background. Below, two film strip-style images are shown: the left depicts a person being filmed through a camera screen, and the right shows another person indoors. Text beneath reads: "A Film Screening with Directors Moya Bailey & India Martin." Event details in yellow text state: "Friday, August 1st, 1:00–2:30 PM" and "3620 Walnut St. | UPenn ASC Room 500."
A person with long blonde hair, wearing a navy blue blazer over a white shirt, stands with arms crossed in front of a building entrance. The word 'ANNENBERG' is partially visible on the building behind them
Promotional graphic for the book "Radical Reality: Documentary Storytelling and the Global Fight for Social Justice" by Caty Borum and David Conrad-Pérez. The book cover features an illustration of a film camera with the title in bold red letters on either side. Text on the image announces the new book release and includes a discount code "AUFLY30" for 30% off at Oxford University Press.
Promotional poster for a film screening titled "Black Stars Shine Bright: Everyday Alchemy." The title appears in white text over a starry background. Below, two film strip-style images are shown: the left depicts a person being filmed through a camera screen, and the right shows another person indoors. Text beneath reads: "A Film Screening with Directors Moya Bailey & India Martin." Event details in yellow text state: "Friday, August 1st, 1:00–2:30 PM" and "3620 Walnut St. | UPenn ASC Room 500."
This image shows two individuals in a side-by-side format. Left: j. Siguru Wahutu, wearing glasses and a plaid blazer with red accents, standing outdoors with a blurred urban cityscape in the background. Right: Arwa Mahdawi wearing a navy top with a turquoise beaded neckline, standing indoors against a brick wall.
A person with red hair, wearing a white tank top and a black cross-body bag, stands against a light-colored wall. They have tattoos on both arms. Overlaid text reads: 'Podcasts', 'Disability, Solidarity and Possibility', 'May 13, 2025', and 'View'."
A headshot of Tejas Harad is positioned on the left side of the image against an out-of-focus background. On the right, text reads: 'How do activists make use of digital platforms for social change in the face of algorithms and increasing platform power?' In the top right corner, there is a logo that says 'CENTER FOR MEDIA @ RISK.
Vibrant and colorful entrace gate to Chinatown shot at an angle in Philadelphia, PA, USA, on a sunny Day - Backlight from Sun with Lens Flare; Letters translate "Philadelphia Chinatown". Podcast title: From Campus to Chinatown, Podcast date: May 9, 2025.
Book cover for graphic novel, "you must take part in revolution". Title in yellow lettering on black background. Red flames and hands holding bottles in the foreground. Word "podcast" in red showing a screenshot of the podcast about this book that is hosted on the Media @ Risk website.
The image shows a person with long hair wearing a patterned top. The background is red with the logo "CENTER FOR MEDIA @ RISK" in the top right corner. There is text on the right side of the image that reads: "What potential do audio-based research approaches hold for increasing critical knowledge accessibility?"
Anna Vazhaeparambil, wearing black, stands at a wooden podium with the Annenberg School for Communication logo, delivering a speech. Behind the podium is a banner that reads 'Center for Media @ Risk' and 'Annenberg School for Communication University of Pennsylvania.' The background shows part of an audience and white walls.
A group of people is seated in the audience in ASC room 500, with long wooden tables arranged in rows. Each person has a plate of food and a bottle of water or soda in front of them. The room has white walls, large windows on the right side, and a projector mounted on the ceiling at the front. Professor Sarah Jackson is holding a microphone and asking a question while audience members look at her.
Event poster for 'Documentary as Praxis: The Making of Misogynoir in Medicine' featuring Moya Bailey from Northwestern University. The background shows a group of people in winter clothing inside a wooden building under construction. Event details are listed: 'Wednesday, April 23rd, ASC Room 500, 12:00 pm.' The logo for the Center for Media at Risk is in the bottom-right corner."
Poster for an upcoming Center for media at risk event. Teal and navy blue text on a turquoise background. Title: Undergraduate Perspectives. Subtitle: media research and practice in contentious times. Paragraph text: "Join us to celebrate The Daily Pennsylvanian’s award-winning student journalists and hear presentations from undergrad researchers studying media and activism." Date: April 23rd, 2pm-3.30pm, ASC Room 500.
Poster for an upcoming Center for media at risk event. Teal and navy blue text on a turquoise background. Title: Undergraduate Perspectives. Subtitle: media research and practice in contentious times. Paragraph text: "Join us to celebrate The Daily Pennsylvanian’s award-winning student journalists and hear presentations from undergrad researchers studying media and activism." Date: April 23rd, 2pm-3.30pm, ASC Room 500.
This image shows a panel sitting at a long table with a blue "annenberg" branded table cloth. Behind them is a screen showing the event image and a picture of the Annenberg school in spring, with pink tulips. From left: Anjali DasSarma, Matt Brown, Caitlin Petre, Margaret Sullivan, David Mindich, and Liz Hallgren
Event poster for 'Documentary as Praxis: The Making of Misogynoir in Medicine' featuring Moya Bailey from Northwestern University. The background shows a group of people in winter clothing inside a wooden building under construction. Event details are listed: 'Wednesday, April 23rd, ASC Room 500, 12:00 pm.' The logo for the Center for Media at Risk is in the bottom-right corner."
Headshots of four panelists: Margaret Sullivan, David Mindich, Matt Brown and Caitlin Petre, on a beige background.
Headshots of four panelists: Margaret Sullivan, David Mindich, Matt Brown and Caitlin Petre, on a beige background.
Headshots of four panelists: Margaret Sullivan, David Minditch, Matt Brown and Caitlin Petre, on a beige background.
This image features a promotional flyer for an event titled "Presidential Endorsements: A Dying Journalistic Practice?" The background consists of an artistic arrangement of newspaper rolls with visible text snippets. The title is written in bold red text, followed by a subtitle in smaller font. Details about the event are listed below in a red rectangular box: Date and time: Wednesday, March 26th, 12:00 pm Location: ASC Room 500 In the bottom-left corner of the image, the logo for the Center for Media @ Risk is displayed in white text within a red square.
This image features a promotional flyer for an event titled "Presidential Endorsements: A Dying Journalistic Practice?" The background consists of an artistic arrangement of newspaper rolls with visible text snippets. The title is written in bold red text, followed by a subtitle in smaller font. Details about the event are listed below in a red rectangular box: Date and time: Wednesday, March 26th, 12:00 pm Location: ASC Room 500 In the bottom-left corner of the image, the logo for the Center for Media @ Risk is displayed in white text within a red square.
On the left of this image, there is a portrait of Kirsten Lydic smiling, wearing a patterned shirt with geometric designs. The right side features a red background with white text that reads: 'What does it take to imagine a stronger democracy?' The logo of the Center for Media at Risk is in the top right corner of the graphic
Title: Postdoctoral Fellows Colloquium Date and Time: Friday, February 28, 2025, 9:30 AM–6:00 PM Location: Annenberg School for Communication, Room 500 Additional Details: The event is open to the public. A QR code is present for registration via Eventbrite: https://lnkd.in/enMCC7jQ Description: The colloquium features presentations by Annenberg postdoctoral fellows across four panels: Journalism Under Duress Genealogies of Data Media in/as Space Global Flows of Culture and Critique Each panel will be followed by a Q&A with the audience.
This image shows a black card with the word "OSCARS" in white, featuring a stylized Oscar statuette integrated into the letter "A." The background is blurred but appears to show a grand auditorium with golden lighting, evoking the atmosphere of the Academy Awards ceremony.
Artists Chelsey Luster and Bhumika Saraswati meet for the first time and embrace warmly in the exhibition space.
A screenshot of an article preview featuring an image of a hand holding a smartphone with the TikTok app logo on the screen. The background is blurred with colorful lights. Below the image, the article title reads, "Goodbye, TikTok (?): Data Nihilism and Takeover Conspiracies." The date is February 18, 2025, and there is a "View" button at the bottom right corner. The section label "Reflections" appears in red at the top left.