Newhouse Black History Month Symposium

The symposium will highlight transformative student-led projects that demonstrate community engagement and innovative communication strategies.

Panel Presentations/Discussions:

• Presentation 1: Trailblazing Black Media: From FUSION to Future Narratives

Naomi Campbell and Asha Breedlove, creators of FUSION (Syracuse University’s first Black student magazine produced by graduate students)

• Presentation 2: Breaking Stereotypes: Unveiling Minoritized Identities in Media

Tiara Johnson, Newhouse Ph.D. candidate

• Presentation 3: Beyond the Sidelines: Black Voices Reshaping Sports Communications

Caleb Jaramillo, Newhouse undergraduate student (senior)

Guest panelists include:

Cjala Surratt, curator and owner of Black Citizens Brigade

Eric Jackson and Mylz Blake, co-founders of Black Cub Productions

Marissa L. Willingham, program manager, Barner-McDuffie House, interim supervisor, WellsLink Leadership Program & Dimensions Mentoring Program, BIPOC Student Success, Intercultural Collective

Donnetta (Netta) Monk, entertainment communications at Netflix

Taylor Vaughn Lasley, assistant professor at Newhouse

Sean Marcellus, digital content creator and on-air talent for Syracuse Athletics

Daijha Johnson, senior manager of corporate media relations/ senior manager of corporate media relations with the Cleveland Cavaliers

Ruben Wright, senior manager of marketing at Legends, Syracuse Athletics

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