Dr. Tristen Johnson
(Re)Writing Black Women Back into the Narrative: Tools for Well-Meaning “Allies” to Reconcile, Rebuild, and Recover
April 13, 7pm (Tuesday) via Zoom
Bio: Dr. Tristen Johnson (she, her, hers) is a TEDx Speaker and currently works as a Diversity Education Specialist for a top-ranking cancer center in Florida. She is a former higher education professional. She holds a master’s degree from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale and a bachelor’s degree from Western Illinois University. She recently defended her dissertation for her Ph.D. at Illinois State University. Her research focused on Black women professionals who work in diversity roles at predominantly white institutions. She is the founder and owner of The Tristen Johnson, LLC, a business dedicated to consulting, trainings, and workshops surrounding diversity and inclusion initiatives and making body jewelry. In her spare time, she enjoys creative writing, traveling, and advocating for Beyoncé.
Abstract: Black women have been the backbone of the United States of America since our arrival on its shores. Black women have been at the center of economic, political, and social exploitation at the hands of white supremacy and have almost been written out of the narrative of many of the social and political movements of this nation. This keynote will trace a brief history of instances where the idea of justice for all women have excluded Black women and placed them in the margins. This historical journey will show how even in 2021, Black women are still fighting to debunk the racist and sexist ideals about them. This lecture will end with tangible tips for “allies” to support, include, acknowledge, and center the contributions of Black women to use in their personal, professional, and social spaces. Black women are the narrative.
Dr. Tristen Johnson
(Re)Writing Black Women Back into the Narrative: Tools for Well-Meaning “Allies” to Reconcile, Rebuild, and Recover
April 13, 7pm (Tuesday) via Zoom
Bio: Dr. Tristen Johnson (she, her, hers) is a TEDx Speaker and currently works as a Diversity Education Specialist for a top-ranking cancer center in Florida. She is a former higher education professional. She holds a master’s degree from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale and a bachelor’s degree from Western Illinois University. She recently defended her dissertation for her Ph.D. at Illinois State University. Her research focused on Black women professionals who work in diversity roles at predominantly white institutions. She is the founder and owner of The Tristen Johnson, LLC, a business dedicated to consulting, trainings, and workshops surrounding diversity and inclusion initiatives and making body jewelry. In her spare time, she enjoys creative writing, traveling, and advocating for Beyoncé.
Abstract: Black women have been the backbone of the United States of America since our arrival on its shores. Black women have been at the center of economic, political, and social exploitation at the hands of white supremacy and have almost been written out of the narrative of many of the social and political movements of this nation. This keynote will trace a brief history of instances where the idea of justice for all women have excluded Black women and placed them in the margins. This historical journey will show how even in 2021, Black women are still fighting to debunk the racist and sexist ideals about them. This lecture will end with tangible tips for “allies” to support, include, acknowledge, and center the contributions of Black women to use in their personal, professional, and social spaces. Black women are the narrative.