Representation, Resilience, and Healing Through Stories
Articles & Websites 📄
Digital Storytelling as a Means of Sharing Trauma: This study explores the individual and social effects of digital storytelling as a means of sharing trauma, focusing on the positive and negative impacts on survivors of sexual violence.
‘Humorous Is the Only Truthful Way to Tell a Sad Story’: Jonathan Safran Foer and Third Generation Holocaust Representation: This article examines the use of humor in Holocaust narratives and its impact on memory and representation.
A study of gender and colour over 14 years: JeongMee Yoon on The Pink and Blue Project: JeongMee Yoon's project explores gender and color through photographs over 14 years.
Stories of a Healing Way: A Navajo Woman’s Media Production for Cultural Representation and Identification: This paper discusses how media production can be used as a tool for cultural representation and identification, focusing on a Navajo woman's experiences.
Healing Power of Storytelling (Harvard Medical School): This article explores the healing potential of storytelling in the medical context, discussing its role in patient care, empathy-building, and therapeutic interventions.
Books 📚
Storytelling in Queer Appalachia by Explores the diverse narratives of queer individuals in Appalachia, shedding light on their experiences, identities, and struggles through the power of storytelling.
The Physics of Sorrow by A novel that delves into the complexities of human emotion and existence. Through a blend of myth, history, and personal narrative, the book explores themes of loss, longing, and the search for meaning in a world marked by sorrow and uncertainty.
Featured Media
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The Danger of a Single Story | Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie | TED: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie discusses how stories shape perceptions and the importance of diverse perspectives.
Chandra Wilson | Black Stories Always | HULU: Chandra Wilson highlights the importance of representation through her role as Dr. Miranda Bailey on Grey's Anatomy.
The Power of Sharing Your Story | LeRon L. Barton | TEDxWilsonPark: LeRon L. Barton, a writer and speaker, emphasizes the importance of everyone sharing their story, drawing from his experience as an author and advocate featured in various media outlets and platforms.