Talk Mogadishu: Media Under Fire (Amnesty International screening)
Sunday, October 16th
5:00pm
$5
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The story of HornAfrik, the first community TV and radio station in
Somalia. A decade after the disastrous US humanitarian intervention
in Somalia, HornAfrik, the first independent TV and radio station in
war-ravaged Mogadishu, was established by three brave Somali-
Canadians in the face of chaos and devastation. Their vision was to
forge a path to peace through freedom of expression, impartial news,
and debate. The station's talk shows have become incredibly popular,
providing a unique way for Mogadishu's marginalized residents,
including women's groups and human advocates, to speak out without
being silenced. It is a venture not without danger; HornAfrik has
been attacked more than once by angry warlords displeased with the
station's content. Despite the perils, the founders of HornAfrik
continue their broadcasts, creating a blueprint for the role of the
media in times of conflict.
Speaker: Natoschia Scruggs
Fulbright Scholar to Senegal, Natoschia will speak about the media,
war and the breakdown of civil society. Originally from NYC, she has
lived in Cote d'Ivoire for one year and has traveled throughout 8
African countries. She is currently a doctoral student in African
Diaspora Studies at UC Berkeley, and holds degrees international
relations (BA), political science and African Studies (MA) and
African American Studies (MA). She is also an intern with the Amnesty
International Film Festival as Film Researcher.
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Artists' Television Access
992 Valencia Street @ 21st
San Francisco
(415) 824-3890
http://www.atasite.org
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