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Collective Courage Conversation Series

A conversation on how cultural institutions navigate political pressure while staying true to their missions and continuing their work. In this episode of NCAC’s Collective Courage Conversation Series, Ann Burroughs, President and CEO of the Japanese American National Museum, and Dr. Yomaira Figueroa-Vázquez, Director of the Center for Puerto Rican Studies (CENTRO) at CUNY Hunter, discuss how their organizations have taken seemingly divergent paths forward to achieving the same outcome: continuing their programs as intended. This episode of NCAC’s Collective Courage Conversation Series brings complementary perspectives from Sydney Ziems (Founder of Shadowbanned Magazine) and Nik Honeysett (Director and CEO of Balboa Park Online Collaborative) for navigating today’s cultural and technological landscape. As technology becomes increasingly intertwined within cultural work, arts and cultural organizations face new questions about surveillance, operational security, and the ethical use of emerging tools. How can organizations protect the integrity of their work and the safety of communities while continuing to engage audiences, organize meaningful programs, and uphold artistic freedom?