“When I Think Of A Story, I Think Of It As A Connection Between Myself And My Audience” – Stephanie Linus Inspires Students At Dillard University
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- November 13, 2018
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Stephanie Linus has always been an impressive award-winning human rights activist, actress and filmmaker.
During the weekend, Dillard University and its management invited her to speak at the University to celebrate the annual Ray Charles Week in Louisianna, USA.
The Ray Charles Week is held annually at Dillard University to honour African-American singer, Ray Charles, popularly known as “Brother Ray” or “The Genius”.
She spoke at the Ray Charles Week hosted by Dillard University Ray Charles Program, Dillard University Film and Dillard University African World Student Organization.
She gave a lecture to the students with the title The Emergence of African Storytellers and Their New Narrative.
She also screened her 2014 movie Dry that tells the story of a girl who was forced into child marriage. This movie is a campaign against under-aged marriage in Africa.
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She said to the students of the University:
You have the power to change the narrative of every wrong representation of who you think you are. There is so much you can achieve by telling a story. When I think of a story, I think of it as a connection between myself and my audience, an opportunity for me to take them on a journey that inspires them to learn about themselves and the world around them.
She inspired the students of the college to take advantage of the media and technological development in order for them to create new narratives for themselves.
The media is such a powerful tool of influence that if used properly, can bring about a positive change in almost every sphere of life. It is time for you to look inside yourselves and see the gaps within your society, and find ways to fill these gaps with your narratives. I ask you here today, what is your story? What is that new narrative you desire when you think of black people and black history and what kind of impact do you want it to create?
The filmmaker advises that when the students are fearless about telling their stories, they are able to create a better representation of themselves and who they ought to be.
