Journalism, race in media, media diversity, feminism, feminist media studies, representations of Black women in media, social media, social justice, reality television, social television, pop culture
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At the intersection of social media, social justice, reality television, mass media and how people of color use and are represented by these mediums is where you'll find Dr. Sherri Williams. Williams has a particular interest in how black people’s use of social media is changing social justice and the entertainment industry, especially television. She is also interested in and studies how marginalized people, especially black women, are represented in the media. National media outlets including CNN, USA Today, Smithsonian Magazine and Vice interviewed Williams for her social media expertise. She was also named one of NBC BLK’S fierce black feminists you should know. Winner of the 2020-2021 Milton and Sonia Greenberg Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Award. Winner of the 2021 PhD Mentor Award from the School of Communication’s Doctoral Program