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Critical Conversations: Journalism & Democracy
April 3, 2025 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm EDT
Join us for a Critical Conversation about journalism and democracy with journalist, professor, and former WAMC Roundtable panelist Rosemary Armao in conversation with Raneem Afifi, Egyptian feminist journalist.
Critical Conversations is a series of discussions hosted by The Sanctuary for Independent Media where guest facilitators lead an intimate discussion on a critical issue of the moment. Critical Conversations take place every Thursday in April, from 7-8:30pm, focusing on the issues of journalism and democracy, environmental justice, protecting trans lives, and immigrant justice. Attendees are welcomed to join the conversation in a constructive setting for the exchange of ideas.
Pre-registration is required for these events with limited admission for an intimate and constructive space for the exchange of ideas.
Guests:
Rosemary Armao is a lifelong journalist, SUNY Albany professor, and former WAMC Roundtable panelist. Her podcast, Armao on the Brink, is a series of discussions on the biggest stories across the globe that are bringing society and culture to the brink of abyss.
Raneem Afifi is an Egyptian feminist journalist and media trainer specialized in gender-sensitive and inclusive journalism. She is currently pursuing her MA in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at the University at Albany.
Raneem Afifi is interviewing women journalists, asking about the role of journalism in democracy
April 2025 Critical Conversations:
April 3: Journalism & Democracy, with guest Rosemary Armao and host Raneem Afifi
April 10: Environmental Justice, with guest Aaron Mair and host Eleanor Stein
April 17: Protecting Trans Lives, with guests Cafe Euphoria
April 24: Immigrant Justice, with guests Columbia County Sanctuary Movement
We are committed to lowering the barriers to access for events at The Sanctuary for Independent Media. For people who are hard of hearing or deaf, blind or low-vision, or whose physical limitations can interfere with a satisfying experience, let us know two weeks in advance so we can make appropriate arrangements.
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