The Real Housewives of ATLANTA (Media analysis)

When Nene was NOT on Sheree’s guest list in season 1.

This moment but moreover the reality tv characters it introduced have made an undeniable impact on pop culture. Worthy of critical analysis while we relive the very entertaining drama. Via in-depth comedic flow chart presentation, a Surinamese parody of the real housewives and a panel discussion with Priscilla Macintosh (Cultural Programmer) and Terra Dakota (Law Advisor & Community Builder). Evening hosted by Lashaaawn (Drag Performer).

Together with Lashaaawn Drag performer & Community builder Terra Dakota Stein Lawyer at Dakota Consultancy & coordinator at Verdedig Noord Priscilla Macintosh Oprichter van Studio Macintosh & Cultural programmer

LASHAAAWN (They/Them She/Her) self proclaimed Amsterdam’s Sweetheart is a drag performance artist. A fantasy world builder who in her work critically and comedically reflects on themes such as queerness, colonialism and The Real Housewives of AtlantaTM.
Priscilla Macintosh [She/Her] is founder of Studio Macintosh, a multidisciplinary studio where she develops concepts, realizes projects, ranging from educational and cultural programs to exhibitions. With 15 years of experience she works on projects that tell stories, help progress the dialogue and challenge conventions, within art, culture and education.

Terra Dakota [She/Her] is lawyer, activist and social entrepreneur, active in Amsterdam North and South East. She occupies multiple management as well as advising roles, including policy advisor with Civic Amsterdam, member of the board of supervision of the Bijlmer Parktheater, board member of Sismo Stories & Performance and advisor to Amsterdam 750 foundation.

Besides her work within the cultural sector she commits herself to community initiatives that strive for solidarity and righteous urban development. She is a co-founder of Verdedig Noord, a residents collective that defends against gentrification, and of Coöperatie 5711, that develops real estate projects for and by the community. With her enterprise Dakota Consultancy guides organisations and projects on areas of policy, culture and societal innovation.