We Stand with Minneapolis
What does it mean to teach, care, and build community when fear becomes part of daily life?
The Media Education Lab welcomes you to join Rachel Lloyd and Scott Spicer, two Minneapolis educators who have lived through the ICE immigration crisis. This gathering centers the emotional realities of living with uncertainty, the pain of watching neighbors taken from their homes and streets, and the moral weight educators bear as students and families navigate trauma in real time. We'll also consider the complex ways in which media messages (in news and on social media) are representing (and misrepresenting) the events of recent days.Â
DATE: Thursday, January 15, 2026
TIME: 1 PM EST | 12 PM CST | 11 AM MST Â | Â 10 AM PST
LOCATION: Online. Click here to register.Â
Together, we will reflect on:
The emotional toll of teaching while living under threat and surveillance
The grief, anger, and helplessness that accompany sudden disappearances in our neighborhoods
How news coverage and social media narratives distort, simplify, or erase what is actually happening on the ground
What it means to resist harmful media frames and reclaim our own stories
This webinar is open to all, as a space for witnessing, listening, and critical reflection. By coming together as a community, we aim to honor lived experience, build solidarity, and deepen our understanding of how media shapes public perception during moments of crisis.