Danielle Hodge

Danielle Hodge is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Colorado, affiliated with the College of Communication, Information and Media. Her research bridges Communication and African American Studies to interrogate systems of oppression, marginalization, and liberation through critical race theory, discourse analysis, and cultural linguistics. She can be contacted at danielle.hodge@colorado.edu, with office hours by appointment.

• Education: PhD (unspecified field)

Hodge’s work focuses on the intersection of identity, culture, and language, particularly examining how African American discursive practices challenge and reshape societal structures. She emphasizes the mutual enrichment of Communication and African American Studies to address systemic inequities.

Scientific Awards:

• 2024–2025 CAAAS Faculty Fellow
• 2024–2025 Andrew W. Mellon Civic Engagement and Voting Rights Teacher Scholar
• 2023 Inaugural Lecture Series Speaker, CAAAS