Why Attend?
– Get entertained by Khalid Albaih’s witty, thought provoking, stark political cartoons.
– Get inspired by examples of how social media empowers individuals to fight against censorship and oppression.
– Get the story of how Khalid’s ‘Khartoons’ exploded in popularity across and outside the Internet during the Arab Spring.
More Info:
Khalid Albaih is a renowned political cartoonist and documentary director. He has been featured in media outlets such as the Guardian, NY Times, the BBC, HuffPost and Al-Jazeera due to his influential cartoons that have been shared by thousands of people throughout social media the past few years. His cartoons deal with topics ranging from U.S. politics and race relations in America to injustice in Sudan and throughout the Arab world.
Show up to this inspiring talk and learn why the pen is truly mightier than the sword.