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Shauntae Brown White, Ph.D., serves as Professor in the Department of Mass Communication and interim associate dean of the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities at North Carolina Central University (NCCU). She concurrently coordinates the Women's and Gender Studies program, demonstrating leadership across academic administration and specialized scholarship.
Educational Background:
- B.A. in Journalism from Howard University
- M.A. in Speech Communication from the University of Alabama
- Ph.D. in Communication Studies from the University of Kansas
Dr. White's research centers on the representations of Black women in media, employing critical race theory and feminist frameworks to analyze television, film, and advertising. Her work examines how media constructs narratives around Black womanhood, natural hair aesthetics, religious portrayals, and political rhetoric. Through rhetorical analysis and cultural criticism, she exposes systemic biases while highlighting resistance strategies and identity formation within African American communities. Her scholarship bridges communication studies, gender studies, and critical race theory with practical applications in media literacy and social justice education.
Analysis of her publications from 2003-2020 reveals consistent focus on Black women's representation across multiple media platforms. Key thematic clusters include television analysis (particularly Mara Brock Akil's work), natural hair politics, religious portrayals in Black media, and the rhetoric of Black political-religious figures. Her methodology combines rhetorical criticism with intersectional analysis, demonstrating how race, gender, and class converge in media narratives. The 2019 edited volume on Black womanhood represents a significant scholarly contribution to the field.
Teaching Excellence Recognition:
- 2020 University of North Carolina Board of Governors Award in Teaching Excellence
As coordinator of Women's and Gender Studies and instructor of courses including Mass Media Law, Women in Communication, and Media Representations of Black Women, Dr. White mentors students through curriculum development and direct teaching. Her editorial leadership on the 2019 book demonstrates research program direction, while her consistent publication record indicates sustained scholarly productivity. Though specific grant details aren't provided, her award-winning teaching and editorial projects reflect significant institutional investment in her academic leadership.
