Name: Amplifying Diverse Voices: 70 Years of Progress and the Path Forward in Broadcast Education
Start: 2025-04-06T09:00:00-0700
End: 2025-04-06T10:00:00-0700

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Sunday April 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am PDT

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As the BEA celebrates its 70th anniversary, we find ourselves at a critical juncture in the landscape of media education and representation. This panel seeks to commemorate the leadership, and the strides they made in fostering diversity within broadcast education while addressing the contemporary challenges faced by organizations committed to multicultural representation. In an era where diversity initiatives are increasingly under scrutiny, this panel will explore the vital role of BEA, particularly the Multicultural Division in promoting inclusive practices, amplifying underrepresented voices, and preparing the next generation of media professionals to navigate an ever-evolving, diverse media landscape.
Moderator: Marquita Smith, University of Mississippi
Panelists: Dhyana Ziegler, Former Chair and Founding Member of the Diversity Committee/Multicultural Division
Dwight M. Ellis, Bowie State University and former Vice President of NAB
Phylis West Johnson, San Jose State University, and former Chair of the Paper Competition and Founding Member of the Diversity Committee/Multicultural Division
Jennifer Woodard, Middle Tennessee State University and Current Chair of the Multicultural Division

Moderators

Marquita Smith

Associate Dean of Graduate Programs and Research, University of Mississippi - School of Journalism and New Media

Speakers

Jennifer Bailey Woodard

Assistant Dean, Middle Tennessee State University

Dr. Jennifer Bailey Woodard, who was trained and educated in journalism as an undergraduate at MTSU, joined the faculty of the School of Journalism and Strategic Media after graduating from the University of Georgia with an M.A. in mass communication. She received her Ph.D. at Indiana... Read More →

Dhyana Ziegler

Professor/ Retired, Florida A&M University

Sunday April 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
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Multicultural Studies, Industry Issues & Updates | BEA, Industry Issues & Updates

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Marquita Smith

Jennifer Bailey Woodard

Dhyana Ziegler

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