Christina Myers
Assistant Professor of Journalism | Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI, UNITED STATES
Christina Myers's research examines narratives of the Black experience in mass media, with a focus on music, sports and news.
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Biography
Dr. Christina L. Myers hails from Columbia, South Carolina where she is a three-time graduate of the University of South Carolina, earning a B.S. in Biological Sciences, Master in Mass Communication and Doctor of Philosophy in Mass Communications.
Employing qualitative methods, Dr. Myers' research bridges concepts of Critical Race Theory and Mass Communication theory to offer fresh perspectives on the intersection of race and media – specifically examining depictions of the Black experience and the presence of implicit racial bias and racist ideologies in narrative creation in the areas of music, sports and news. Her dissertation, "Power, Poison, Pain & Joy": Implicit Racial Bias & Defining Blackness in Black Sports Commentary, Black Music and Black Storytelling, offers a Critical Race Conceptual Model of Implicit Racial Bias to representations of African Americans in mass media to illustrate how stereotypical depictions and racist ideologies arise in media content, including by Black content creators.
Dr. Myers is a freelance journalist whose work focuses on the intersection of race, culture, identity and policy. Her previous journalism postings include Equity Reporter for The State Newspaper, political reporter for The Associated Press and national desk writer for NBC News Channel.
Dr. Myers' professional affiliations and awards include the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC), '22 UofSC Breakthrough Graduate Scholar, '21 Southeastern Conference Emerging Scholar, '21 UofSC Critical Race Theory Summer Institute Fellow, UofSC Grace Jordan McFadden Professors Program Scholar.
Areas of Expertise (3)
Race and Media
Critical Race Theory
Mass Communication
Education (3)
University of South Carolina: Ph.D., Mass Communications
University of South Carolina: M.A., Mass Communication
University of South Carolina: B.S., Biological Sciences
Affiliations (2)
- National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ)
- Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC)
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‘These are our narratives we’re talking about’: The Black mental health experience at MSU
The State News online
2022-09-30
Professors like assistant journalism professor Christina Myers do as much as they can to promote a positive atmosphere in the classroom and to help demonstrate the extra support needed for the few black students in their classrooms. She said she believes that supporting Black mental health at a PWI is essential.
Christina Myers joins School of Journalism faculty
Michigan State University online
2022-02-21
"I have learned and so am thankful that I can reach so many more people through writing," Myers said. "I am most proud about having that peace and confidence to do something new. Journalism has truly changed my life."
