An inspired vision to transform the narratives of gun violence through the arts is being launched on December 2, 2021, at 2 PM EST. The event will introduce a collaboration of three organizations that have come together to interrupt gun violence through the arts as a tool for healing. Storytelling, music, art, drama, dance, and media can transform the narratives of gun violence and save lives.
The following information was retrieved from: https://www.transformnarratives.org/
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In a new three-year partnership, Emerson College’s Engagement Lab, the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute and the Center for Gun Violence Prevention at Massachusetts General Hospital are launching a Boston-based collaboration to explore narrative interventions aiming to interrupt the crisis of gun violence through media, arts and communication.
Join us and our featured guest, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, on December 2nd at 2PM for the official launch of Transforming Narratives of Gun Violence. Meet our partners, hear from advocates in the field, enjoy performances by local artists, and learn how this collaborative initiative is modeling a new approach to public problem solving in Boston.
Launch event for a new three-year, multi-sector collaboration to explore narrative interventions to gun violence.About this event
Emerson College’s Engagement Lab, the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute and the Center for Gun Violence Prevention at Massachusetts General Hospital are launching a Boston-based collaboration to explore narrative interventions to interrupt the crisis of gun violence through media, arts, and communication.
Meet our community, faculty, and institutional partners, enjoy performances by local artists, and learn how this collaborative initiative is modeling a new approach to public problem solving in Boston.
Confirmed speakers include:
- Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07)
- Andrea Campbell, Boston City Councilor
- Clementina Chery, President of the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute
- Dr. Peter Masiakos, Pediatric Surgeon and co-director of the MGH Center for Gun Violence Prevention
- Chana Sacks, co-director of the MGH Center for Gun Violence Prevention
- Dr. William Gilligan, Interim President of Emerson College
- Dr. David Brown, President of Massachusetts General Hospital
Moderated by Eric Gordon, Professor and Director of the Engagement Lab at Emerson College.
