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Sunday April 19, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
As artificial intelligence reshapes media industries and higher education, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives face increasing political and legal challenges. This panel examines how DEI commitments are being tested across academia and industry, with attention to curriculum design, hiring practices, and evolving uses of AI. Panelists will share strategies for navigating contested definitions of diversity while preparing for a future where equity and technology intersect.
Moderator: Ryoya Terao, New York City College of Technology
Panelists: John J. Gallagher, Borough of Manhattan Community College
Kris Vera-Phillips, Southern Methodist University
Brittney Nix-Crawford, University of North Carolina Charlotte
Moderators
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Ryoya Terao

Professor, New York City College of Technology
I am a documentary filmmaker and professor in the Entertainment Technology program at New York City College of Technology (CUNY) in Brooklyn. My films focus on human stories, historical memory, and social issues, and have been broadcast on NHK and PBS. I am currently developing a... Read More →
Speakers
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John J. Gallagher

Director, Borough of Manhattan Community College
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Brittney Nix-Crawford

Lecturer Professor of Communication Studies and Journalism, University of North Carolina Charlotte


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Kris Vera-Phillips

Southern Methodist University
Sunday April 19, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
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