Samantha N. Sheppard, associate professor at PMA, will present her Annual Invitational Lecture, focusing on her teenage experiences and insights into the 1990s TV show 'The Torkelsons.' Scheduled for February 11, Sheppard's lecture, titled 'Sanctuary from the Storm: Making (My) Room with The Torkelsons,' will delve into how this series reflects concepts of home and personal identity. Sheppard will also address the representation issues faced by Black teenagers in predominantly white shows, emphasizing television's powerful role in shaping living practices and self-perception.
"Sanctuary from the Storm: Making (My) Room with The Torkelsons" explores the show's portrayal of home and its impact on viewers' living practices.
Sheppard will discuss her teenage scrapbook and research linking television to self-identity and representation for Black teenagers.
The lecture analyzes 1990s television and the challenges it presented for representing diverse perspectives, particularly those of Black teenagers.
Through her insights, Sheppard aims to highlight the correlation between television imagery of homes and the lived experiences of viewers.
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