Rebel Vision: Decolonizing Photojournalism

MillerComm lecture by Dr. Tara Pixley, Loyola Marymount University
Hosted by the Department of Journalism 

In this lecture, Dr. Pixley, a visual journalist and professor of journalism based in Los Angeles, will discuss how contemporary photojournalism practices have inscribed imperialist, anti-Black, whitewashed world views into news photography at both individual and institutional levels. She will analyze those practices and unpack the activist ethos and professional concerns that launched a variety of initiatives and interventions such as Women Photograph, Everyday Projects, and Diversify Photo—all of which have used the digital realm to produce what she claims is a “rebel vision” of marginalized communities. She will advance her hypothesis that as we aim to articulate the relationship between contemporary media and contemporary society, a holistic approach is imperative to understanding media cultures and their intersections with representations of race, gender, and other identity formations.

This event is part of the College of Media Annual Theme Series.