"ASIANS IN THE MEDIA" Q&A WORKSHOP

"ASIANS IN THE MEDIA" Q&A WORKSHOP
(Held in same location as show)

No other performer offers this fun blend of wild entertainment and engaging education. Eliot's outrageous comedy warms up the crowd and opens them up to talking about diversity after the show. This allows people of different backgrounds to discuss cultural issues in a comfortable atmosphere.

Plus, Eliot always leaves room for silly carefree Q&A about anything the audience is brave enough to ask. There are no restrictions so the Q&A is always as entertaining as the comedy.

This one hour interactive Q&A has made Eliot a nationally recognized speaker and covers how Asians have been portrayed in TV and Film, and the media's influence on attitudes towards Asians in America.

It has been consistently ranked as one of the best diversity events in the country because (1) Eliot talks directly about the issues and offers solutions, and (2) as an entertainer, he knows how to keep the audience captivated and inspired unlike the same ole' guest speaker that lulls students to sleep. Here are just a few of the many topics (all topics will be covered):

• How the media portrays Asians in America

• Men
• Women
  

• Analysis of Asian characters from 1920-2010
• How Asian women are treated by the Media
• Why Asian hate crimes receive little attention
• How student clubs can raise involvement

• Make events FUN!
  

• How students can make a real change
• U.S. Japanese internment camps in the 1940’s
• Intra-racism: Asians hating Asians

• Instead, support each other
• Don't support these internalizing jokes
  

• The importance of language & culture

• Who will your children learn from?
  

• The "Wannabe" Syndrome: Asians denying Heritage

• Wannabe Black Asians
• Wannabe Latino Asians
• Wannabe White Asians
• The "Asian" part of your identity never changes
  

Something he said to all the women who attended, you are a double minority, your mind is your equalizer.