Grassroots Media Conference 2007 AUDIO: PODCAST # 6Combating the Stereotypes and Misperceptions of Black Women in the Media Shantay Armstrong, Movement in Motion and Courtney Young, Chica Luna Productions Through film, discussion, and debate we will explore four major historical images of Black women in the media: the Mammy, the Jezebel, the Sapphire and the Tragic Mulatta as well as other new stereotypes; the Welfare Queen and the Matriarch. In this workshop we will answer the following questions in this order: What are these images and where do they come from? What do they mean to us? Are they positive or negative? How do these images tell young Black girls how to behave and interact in society? What do we want to do about our perceptions of Black women? What steps have already been taken to improve the health of Black women?For more information please visit: www.nycgrassrootsmedia.org Produced by: Cristian Ortez Less