Black History Month Virtual Event: From Katrina Babies to Stanford: A Conversation with E’Jaaz Mason

Celebrating the 100th anniversary of black history month
Virtual Chat with E’Jaaz Mason

Join filmmaker, educator, and Stanford Earth Systems Lecturer E’jaaz Mason for a talk that weaves together New Orleans history, Hurricane Katrina, and the power of community-centered storytelling. Blending historical context with lived experience, Mason traces the city’s roots, cultural resilience, inequality, and environmental risk, then reflects on his family’s Katrina journey and its lasting mental health and economic impacts. Drawing from his role as cinematographer and storyteller on the HBO/Max documentary. Katrina Babies (2022), he shares how this work informs his teaching, filmmaking, and community engagement. Open to all Stanford affiliates; especially relevant for those in public health, equity, and community-facing roles.

Virtual Meeting
Friday, February 27th
12:30PM – 1:30PM

RSVP Required: Scan the QR code or Visit tinyurl.com/stanfordbhmrsvp

Sponsored by Black Staff Alliance and DOM Culture and Community Building Team
Questions? Contact bsa-events@stanfrod.edu