Pangaea
Mission: Pangaea is here to boost knowledge and awareness of inclusion within the advertising industry and teach members how to hold their personal biases accountable.
Meeting Time: Monday 6-7pm SCD 1000
Odi Ogbuefi | President
Bruktawit Yigzaw | Vice President
Pangaea is an open social awareness agency within AAF that connects members to the cultural climate. Our mission is to create a safe and empowering environment where students of all backgrounds can advocate for themselves and others within the advertising industry. Through education, discussions on media equity, and cultural event planning, they strive to promote inclusivity beyond what is seen on screen. Pangaea also provides professional development opportunities, collaborates with on-campus organizations committed to diversity, and raises awareness for important social causes.
Pangaea Instagram
Follow Pangaea’s Instagram at @pangaea.illinois to keep up with their upcoming events this year!
What We Do
Previously we have covered topics including Black Lives Matter, LGBTQIA+, Feminism, and Mental Health awareness. Each topic is broken down by analyzing different aspects of intersectionality. By discussing the intersectionality of these topics, it helps dismantle stereotypes and implicit biases by showing that individuals all have different experiences based on their unique identities. It also reveals the complexity of these issues as they are layered together. Pangaea doesn’t only just talk about these movements but also learns what is currently happening and what can be improved for diversity and inclusivity in advertising agencies.
Our Work
Cultural Movie Night
Pangaea hosts yearly movie nights which showcase movies that highlights different culture. Previously, we have viewed Disney's "The Princess & The Frog" and Senegalese movie "Atlantics".
Diverse & Dine 2025
The Pangaea team has made the Diverse & Dine event an annual event, so it will always be bigger and better! The team planned the Spring 2025 event and settled on a "Block Party" theme. AAF members came together to play games and explore each other's cultures through different cuisines!"
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Have more questions? Contact ouo2@illinois.edu for details.