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Dr. Allissa V. Richardson is an Associate Professor of Journalism and Communication at the University of Southern California's Annenberg School, where she also directs the Charlotta Bass Journalism and Justice Lab. Her research examines how marginalized communities—particularly African Americans—leverage mobile/social media for crisis journalism and protest communication, notably during the Black Lives Matter movement.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Journalism Studies, University of Maryland
- M.S. in Magazine Publishing, Northwestern University
- B.S. in Biology, Xavier University of Louisiana
Research Focus: She pioneers work in mobile journalism ethics, digital activism, and the intersection of race/technology. Her studies critique 'objective' journalism norms and advocate for trauma-informed reporting of racial violence, emphasizing how Black communities use smartphones to challenge systemic injustice.
Awards & Honors:
- NABJ Journalism Educator of the Year
- Apple Distinguished Educator
- Fellowships: Harvard Nieman Foundation, Berkman Klein Center, Carr Center for Human Rights
Leadership: Founded the Charlotta Bass Lab, which archives transformative Black media (e.g., AI oral history with Rodney King's daughter). Advocated globally for ethical protest coverage, training journalists in Africa and advising newsrooms on minimizing racial trauma in reporting.
