Ciara Christian Successfully Defends her Dissertation

On April 14, 2022 Ciara Christian of LLC Cohort 21 successfully defended her dissertation and earned the title of Doctor of Philosophy. Her degree will be conferred on May 25, 2022.

Ciara's virtual defense went very smoothly and she gave a powerful presentation of her dissertation research, "Talkin' Shit, Pouring Libations, and Building Community: Exploring Podcasts as a Contemporary Site of Black Feminist Knowledge Production and Activism." 

The program wishes to acknowledge the guidance and commitment of Ciara's committee:

Co-Chairs:

   Dr. Brandy Wallace, Sociology, Anthropology & Public Health

   Dr. Kimberly Moffitt, Language, Literacy & Culture and CAHSS

Members:

   Dr. Jason Loviglio, Media & Communication Studies

   Dr. Jasmine Lee, Inclusive Excellence & Initiatives for Identity, Inclusion & Belonging

   Dr. Tina Harris, Louisiana State University, Manship School of Mass Communication