MacArthur hosted a conversation about how social media and digital technologies have changed the way citizens participate in our democracy, and their impact on social and culture change in Chicago and beyond. Guest speakers Cathy Cohen, professor of political science at University of Chicago, and Elisabeth Soep, Research Director and Senior Producer at Youth Radio, address this new form of civic engagement.
Ahead of tonight's discussion, @cathyjcohen of @BlackYouthProj spoke with @lissasoep about youth in participatory journalism. #CivicMedia pic.twitter.com/9apB8iZ7Ra
— MacArthur Foundation (@macfound) November 2, 2016
Conversation continues in video below.
Ahead of tonight's discussion, @lissasoep discussed how @youthradio empowers youths to report, share their rich perspectives. #CivicMedia pic.twitter.com/FxwBNWvN3n
— MacArthur Foundation (@macfound) November 2, 2016
