Armond R. Towns

Armond R. Towns is an Associate Professor in the School of Journalism and Communication at Carleton University, currently on leave. His academic appointment reflects expertise spanning communication studies, Black studies, and media philosophy within Canada's academic landscape.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Communication, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Dr. Towns' research synthesizes Black studies with media philosophy, examining how racial formations intersect with communication technologies and epistemologies. His 2022 monograph On Black Media Philosophy (University of California Press) establishes foundational frameworks for understanding media through Black existential thought, while his editorial leadership in founding Communication and Race pioneers interdisciplinary dialogue at the National Communication Association.

Analysis of his recent publications reveals consistent focus on Black media ontology and anti-Blackness in communication systems. Works traverse cultural studies, political economy, and critical race theory, demonstrating methodological range from historical analysis to philosophical critique across journals like Cultural Studies and American Quarterly.

Dr. Towns' academic service includes co-authoring the successful proposal establishing the University of Richmond's Africana Studies Program (2020). His current research investigates institutional histories linking communication studies and Black studies in North America, reflecting sustained commitment to reshaping disciplinary boundaries through collaborative scholarship.