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Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship
As a Mellon May Research Fellow, I'm diving deep into the world of Blerds, or Black Nerds, to explore how being Black shapes your relationship with nerd culture. My project, Blerds of a Feather, Nerd Out Together, examines the unique ways Blerds navigate both Black and nerd spaces, uncovering fascinating insights about identity, stereotypes, and community.
Skills: Qualitative Research, Data Collection, Interviewing & Ethnographic Methodologies, Academic Writing and Presentations, Public Speaking, Conference Presentations
Conferences Presented At
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Fall Mellon May Conference (2023 and 2024)
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Summer Oberlin Research Symposium (2023 and 2024)
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Spring Oberlin Symposium 2024
Psychology Department Research
I currently assist in research within the Psychology Department, contributing to data collection, analysis, and the publication of papers focused on the psychology of multiracial stepfamilies. Recently, I worked on a chapter titled Toward a More Expansive Conceptualization of Multiracial Families: Highlighting Queer-Parent Multiracial Families and Multiracial Stepfamilies with Professor Christine Wu, which is currently under review for publication.
Skills: Data Collection, SPSS Proficiency, Collaborative Teamwork, Literature Review, Academic Writing
Published Work coming soon!
Africana Studies Department Honors
My honors research project in the Oberlin Africana Studies Department looks into the legacy of Pan-Africanist-oriented independent schools, exploring their historical roots, educational philosophies, and curriculum. With a focus on Black self-determination and anti-colonialism, this thesis examines how Pan-Afrikanism has shaped educational movements that center Afrikan culture and identity. I’m investigating key institutions like Marcus Garvey’s UNIA schools and the work of Howard Fuller, while also exploring the ideological frameworks behind these schools, including community building and political consciousness.
Skills: Historical Research, Archival Research, Writing and Academic Publishing
Africana Studies Department Thesis
My Africana Thesis explores the role of Black newspapers in the United States, titled Understanding The Legacy of The Chicago Defender (1905): Analyzing the Origins of the Chicago Defender and its Impact on The Great Migration examines how The Chicago Defender influenced the First Great Migration by disseminating information about opportunities in the North, documenting racial violence and oppression in the South, and mobilizing communities to voice concerns about racial injustice. Through this analysis, I highlight how Black newspapers served as vital outlets for social, economic, and political advancement, shaping the course of history and still resonating in today’s media landscape.
Skills: Understanding Social Change & Political Mobilization, Critical Examining, Archival Research
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