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REPRESENTATION MATTERS: In his virtual lecture, Fred Kudjo Kuwornu emphasized the value of digital media as a tool for building community among marginalized peoples, and, more specifically, among Afro-Italians. On Wednesday evening, the Italian Studies program welcomed Fred Kudjo Kuwornu, an Italian filmmaker, producer, educator and activist, to discuss the role of digital media in the representation of Afro-Italians. Kuwornu, who gave his virtual lecture from Rome, last visited Bowdoin in April 2018. Since then, he has started the digital multimedia project “Blaq•It: ‘The Black Italians Timeline.’” As an activist and educator, Kuwornu hopes to create digital content that amplifies the voices of Afro-Italian leaders in media. He recalled the lack of diversity and representation in Italy when he was growing up. ....