Shireen Ahmed - Journalism through an Anti-Oppressive Lens

Posted: February 2, 2023

In-person talk on inclusive journalism from an anti-oppressive lens

Black History Month. Journalism Through an Anti-Oppressive Lens with Shireen Ahmed. Discuss inclusive journalism from an anti-oppressive lens. February 16 from 4:30 - 6 p.m. Room B107. Coordinated by the Trent University Durham Greater Toronto Area.

Event Details

Thursday, February 16, 2023
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Trent Durham, Building B, Room B107

Join Shireen Ahmed, sports journalist and CBC senior contributor, to discuss inclusive journalism and how to approach storytelling with an anti-oppressive lens.

Shireen Ahmed is a multi-platform sports journalist, a TEDx speaker, mentor, and an award-winning sports activist who focuses on the intersections of racism and misogyny in sports. She is an industry expert on Muslim women in sports, and her academic research and contributions have been widely published. She is co-creator and co-host of the “Burn It All Down” feminist sports podcast team. In addition to being a seasoned investigative reporter, her commentary is featured by media outlets in Canada, the USA, Europe and Australia. She holds an MA in Media Production from Toronto Metropolitan University where she now teaches Sports Journalism and Sports Media.

Contact Info

durhamcomms@trentu.ca