Beyonce? Am i bovvered? Seriously?
As the most strong-minded and beautiful business woman and Artist of
colour in mainstream media (after Oprah),who makes highly consumable
music and is rockinga blond weave, why should we care? Breaking down
the Girls Run the World vid,we'll examine why the love/hate debate rages on.
colour in mainstream media (after Oprah),who makes highly consumable
music and is rockinga blond weave, why should we care? Breaking down
the Girls Run the World vid,we'll examine why the love/hate debate rages on.
HOSTED BY THE OCTAVIA FOUNDATION
On Tuesday, July 19, Zena Edwards, a renown spoken word artist, singer, playwright and actress invites you to take part in a critical discussion surrounding Beyonce's 'Run the World' video. This session will take a deep look at the themes, issues and controversy that has been surrounding Beyonce's video since its release.
Topics/issues covered in this session will include:
*Beyonce - a voice for strong women?
Topics/issues covered in this session will include:
*Beyonce - a voice for strong women?
*How do women of all ages connect with Sis B?
*Images of the men in the video
*Sexuality and empowerment
*Popular culture and role models
*Mainstream media representations vs the individuals reality
*and much more......
Date: Tuesday 19th July
Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Venue: Apartment 10 Cubitt Building, Gatliff Road,
London, SW1W 8QL
Hot food will be provided at this session.
**IMPORTANT NOTICE**
This event is first come, first served and we only have a capacity of 20 people! If you wish to come to this event please email base@octaviafoundation.org
Nearest tube stations are: Pimlico, Sloane Square and Victoria.
Buses: 44, 452, 137, 360.
For those of you coming from Ladbroke Grove the easiest route is to get the 452 bus (from outside Ladbroke Grove tube station) which will drop you right outside the building. Please get off the bus at Lister Hospital. The best entrance is the first left around the corner on Grovesnor Road (down the stairs) We are the bottom corner of the building near the road, and the pation doors should be open so you won't miss us! Please feel free to call or text if you need directions or are lost!
For those of you who may require a map please email base@octaviafoundation.org
*Images of the men in the video
*Sexuality and empowerment
*Popular culture and role models
*Mainstream media representations vs the individuals reality
*and much more......
Date: Tuesday 19th July
Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Venue: Apartment 10 Cubitt Building, Gatliff Road,
London, SW1W 8QL
**IMPORTANT NOTICE**
This event is first come, first served and we only have a capacity of 20 people! If you wish to come to this event please email base@octaviafoundation.org
Nearest tube stations are: Pimlico, Sloane Square and Victoria.
Buses: 44, 452, 137, 360.
For those of you coming from Ladbroke Grove the easiest route is to get the 452 bus (from outside Ladbroke Grove tube station) which will drop you right outside the building. Please get off the bus at Lister Hospital. The best entrance is the first left around the corner on Grovesnor Road (down the stairs) We are the bottom corner of the building near the road, and the pation doors should be open so you won't miss us! Please feel free to call or text if you need directions or are lost!
For those of you who may require a map please email base@octaviafoundation.org
Watch the Run the World Video
Watch the trailer.
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