tag:peatix.com,2011:1 2024-01-05T21:35:00+08:00 Peatix The Black Sampan tag:peatix.com,2023:event-3771020 2023-12-06T19:30:00SGT 2023-12-06T19:30:00SGT

How do we include and amplify the voices of the underrepresented and marginalised? Media, while powerful, has not been immune to perpetuating stereotypes and biases of the minority. Typecasted, overgeneralised, and often neglected. In collaboration with Rice Media, join us at the upcoming Atap Assembly as we unravel the pivotal theme of minority representation in media. Through stories on disability and ethnicity, our speakers, Naren, Preetipls, and Irsyad Dawood, will be sharing how they boldly carved their paths and become a voice for the unheard, unapologetic in their identities. Discover their journeys, challenges, and unwavering commitment to authentic content creation in a majority-dominated landscape.This venue has limited wheelchair accessibility. There is a step at the entrance, but we are happy to assist you in entering the venue. The toilet is, unfortunately, not wheelchair friendly. Please let us know if you need access assistance so we can prepare to host you. On the ticketing page, select the "Access Assistance" option in addition to the general admission, and we will try our best to get you sorted!This Atap Assembly is made possible by our event partner, 64 Club Street. Every ticket entitles you to complimentary food and drinks at the venue. Hope to see you there! About the speakers:Naren SankarNaren Sankar, 30, has Cerebral Palsy, a condition brought on by a hole in his brain at birth. He is currently a Regional Content Editor for Asia at Michael Page, a job placement agency started in London in 1976. He is also a former national athlete of the Para-Cycling Federation of Singapore, hand-cycling from 2010 to 2019 and won a silver medal at the ASEAN Para Games 2017. He was one of the first PWDs hired at Michael Page and as such, tries his best in each task he is given to prove that PWDs can work well and be just as good as any ordinary person.PreetiplsPreeti Nair, better known as Preetipls (Singapore’s TOP everything), is best known for her satirical comedy videos on social media. She believes that being an 'influencer' means having the opportunity to use her platform and influence to spread positive social change and raise awareness about causes that are close to her heart. Offline, Preetipls has made her first stand up comedy show debut on the lineup of Dream Academy's Happy Ever Laughter 2018. She is also invested in social causes close to her heart such as LGBTQ+ rights and wildlife conservation. She was appointed as one of the ambassadors for Pink Dot 2019 and also a WWF ambassador in 2019. She also launched her brand new podcast titled "Preeti Girls Club" this year - join the club for a hilarious and thought-provoking journey through the realms of pop culture and social issues.Irsyad DawoodIrsyad Dawood, a theatrical dream,From acting to puppetry, his talents gleam.Potong, Rattle King, Pandancemic too,His credits aplenty, making all hearts woo.Does This Work For You?, a Fringe delight,Kids' Gifts, COEs, and Roast Duck take flight.A part of NAYA, a collective so cool,Bringing art to children, breaking every rule.As an actor, director, and writer, with grace,A generalist of theatre, he claims his space.From designing sets to teaching with zest,His skills and passion are truly the best.But amidst the applause, his work's embrace,He dedicates to a love, a special place.To his mother and late father, sincere and true,Each creation a tribute, their love shining through.Moderated by:Yulianna Frederika, RICE MediaYulianna Frederika leads all things social media at RICE Media and is also the founder of Lepak Conversations, an advocacy platform dedicated to uplifting Singapore's Malay/Muslim community. Besides fearlessly tackling sensitive topics, Yulianna is also a media practitioner in every sense of the word. From writing to video production, there’s no medium that she hasn’t explored to tell compelling stories geared toward inclusion and connection. With her media acuity, Yulianna actively spotlights minorities in media and collaborates with local organisations, KOLs, and ground-up initiatives to help individuals find communities online and offline. 

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