Governors Judalina Neira and Regina Y. Hicks, along with the Writers Peer Group Executive Committee, invite members to:
Everytown For Gun Safety: Responsible Gun Portrayals on TV
Accurate portrayals of gun violence and preventive gun safety measures have the power to change hearts, minds and behaviors, ultimately saving thousands of lives. We are pleased to invite you to a thought-provoking virtual conversation led by the nation's largest gun violence prevention organization, Everytown for Gun Safety. As we’ve seen over the past several months, conditions created by COVID-19 have in many cases exacerbated the gun violence that plagues our country. We’ve witnessed how gun violence, including police violence, reflects and intensifies America’s long-standing systemic racial inequities. In this conversation, we will address the role and responsibility the creative community holds in shifting the current cultural narratives on gun violence in America, and provide the resources to take action.
Panelists*:
Marti Noxon, Emmy-nominated & Peabody Award-winning writer/producer/director
Y. Shireen Razack, Co-Executive Producer, New Amsterdam
Erika Green Swafford, Consulting Producer, New Amsterdam
Stedman Bailey, Gun Violence Survivor and former wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams
Noelle Howey, Senior Director, Cultural Engagement, Everytown For Gun Safety
Jonas Oransky, Legal Director and Policy Expert, Everytown For Gun Safety
Moderated by:
David Slack, WGAW Board Member and TV writer/producer
*Panelists subject to change
You may submit questions in advance at writers@televisionacademy.com.
Academy Members: Click here to RSVP.
Foundation Alumni: Click here to RSVP.
Get the Everytown resource guide:
Understanding and Depicting Gun Violence in America 2020
Special Thanks to
Contact Everytown for Gun Safety at culture@everytown.org.
Reminder: Peer group events like this one accept registrations on a first-come, first-served basis. If the event reaches capacity, members who register will be placed on the Waiting List. As space opens up, members on the Waiting List may be promoted to a registration up to 24 hours before the event. For more information, check Frequently Asked Questions.