The Long & Ambiguous (pre)history Of Audiovisual In The Black Experience

MIT Comparative Media Studies/Writing by MIT Comparative Media Studies/Writing

Oct 6, 202200:57:39Education

Full title: “Between freedom & oppression: The long & ambiguous (pre)history of audiovisual in the Black experience” Featuring Chakanetsa Mavhunga, Ekene Mekwunye, Jepchumba, and Russel Hlongwane. Chakanetsa Mavhunga is...

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