Media Bytes: The Sound of Resistance, Lessons from Sinners
The Music from Sinners as Resistance, Memory, Truth
Music has always been more than entertainment; it is a powerful form of storytelling, resistance, and cultural memory. Inspired by the film Sinners, this interactive dialogue invites participants to explore how music carries the experiences, struggles, and resilience of communities across generations. Centering the powerful “I Lied To You” scene, we will reflect on the historical role of music in Black culture and examine how songs can communicate truth, challenge injustice, and preserve stories that might otherwise go unheard.
Through small-group conversations and a collaborative playlist activity, participants will connect the themes of the Sinners soundtrack to their own lives, identities, and communities. Together, we’ll explore how music has shaped social movements, sparked cultural conversations, and united people across differences. By the end of the event, participants will contribute to a collective playlist that reflects the sounds of our generation; songs that capture the power of music to inspire, resist, and create lasting meaning. Join us for an evening of dialogue, reflection, and community as we ask: what gives music the power to transcend generations?
Facilitated by Social Justice Dialogue Facilitation Fellows Kayla and Zamaan.
To request accommodation(s) or to inquire about event accessibility, please get in touch with us via email, csjdialogue@umbc.edu, with the subject line "Media Bytes: Sinners” This event is open for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University's nondiscrimination policy.