HTA Lecture: “When We See Ourselves: Representation, Mentorship, and Storytelling Across the Arts”
March 5 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Yolanda Williams will present the 2026 Humanities Teacher Award lecture for Jackson State University titled “When We See Ourselves: Representation, Mentorship, and Storytelling Across the Arts.”
“When We See Ourselves: Representation, Mentorship, and Storytelling Across the Arts” explores the role of representation and mentorship in shaping storytelling across theatre, film, and the arts. Grounded in lived experiences, this lecture reflects on visibility as a humanistic practice that expands possibility and affirms identity, challenge narrow narratives, and opens pathways for future artists.
The lecture will take place on the Jackson State University campus on March 5, 2026, at 10 a.m.