Focus
This pillar focuses on the relationship between digital visual culture and Black representation, examining how social media platforms shape perception, meaning, and institutional visibility. The work pays particular attention to HBCU dance ecosystems as sites where tradition, innovation, and visual culture intersect.
Approach
Using a mixed-methods research design, this work integrates correlative statistical analysis with qualitative visual culture analysis. I examine longitudinal social media data to understand patterns of representation and perception across time and institutional context.
This research is grounded in empirical inquiry while remaining attentive to cultural meaning and historical context.
Impact
This pillar contributes data-driven insight to conversations about representation, equity, and visibility in arts education. It informs pedagogical strategy, institutional decision-making, and broader discussions of Black visual culture in digital environments.
Selected Works / Case Studies
- 2026 – Doctoral dissertation research
- 2005 – 2010 PhD research, ABD – HBCU dance program historical survey
- 2026 – Social media datasets
- 2026 – Codified Persona Analysis
Related Language System Tools
- Annotated Embodiment
