Egan 340 (3rd Floor)
This workshop organized by the Media Justice Group focuses on the role of new media in building of rapid response networks to emergencies in immigrant communities. The presenters consider the use of Twitter, mobile devices, SMSs, and other new media in connecting young people and others in solidarity with immigrants. The workshop has been supported by a grant from the Haymarket People's Fund Media Justice program.
About the presenters: Carol Gomez is executive director of Mata Hari: Eye of Day and Jesse Kirdahy-Scalia is on the staff of Open Media Boston

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