Robeson Taj Frazier

Robeson Taj Frazier is an Associate Professor at the School of Communication, University of Southern California (USC Annenberg). His work focuses on race, cross-cultural exchange, social movements, and popular culture, particularly examining African American intellectual engagement with the People’s Republic of China (1949–1976). He has taught at institutions including NYU, Princeton, UC Berkeley, and CUNY.

Research Interests:
Explores how race and gender intersect with global media, performance, and activism. Recent work analyzes transnational linkages between African American activists and Chinese diplomacy, blending cultural theory with historical analysis. Uses interdisciplinary approaches to trace how sociopolitical ideas circulate across borders.

Publications:
Key works include contributions to African Americans in Global Affairs (2010) and peer-reviewed journals like Souls. His analyses appear in mainstream outlets such as The San Francisco Chronicle and academic venues like Black Arts Quarterly.

Professional Background:

• Adjunct roles at multiple universities prior to USC
• Alumni of undisclosed prior institutional affiliation