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Miya Williams Fayne is an Assistant Professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She holds a Ph.D. in Media, Technology and Society from Northwestern University, an M.A. in Publishing and Writing from Emerson College, and a B.A. in Print Journalism from the University of Southern California.
Her research focuses on the evolving role of the Black press in the digital age, particularly exploring how entertainment news operates within the digital Black public sphere. Using qualitative methods and web metrics analysis, she examines audience engagement, misinformation dynamics, and the intersection of race and media. Notable affiliations include the Center for Critical Race and Digital Studies and the executive board of AEJMC’s Minorities and Communication Division.
Her award-winning work has addressed topics like pandemic-era misinformation, Black Lives Matter media coverage, and the conceptualization of the digital Black press. Recognitions include runner-up for Journalism and Mass Communication Quarterly’s Outstanding Article Award (2020) and top paper awards from AEJMC and National Communication Association divisions.
Williams Fayne has received research fellowships from Columbia University’s Tow Center, AEJMC’s Newspaper & Online News Division, and Northwestern University. Her work emphasizes advocacy journalism’s role in marginalized communities and the transformative potential of digital platforms for cultural expression and social justice.
