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Dr. Tia C. M. Tyree is a Professor in the Department of Communication Studies at Howard University's School of Communications. Her academic and professional work centers on strategic communications, social media, and representations of African Americans and Black women in media. She has a particular focus on hip hop, rap, reality television, and film. Her research and publications span topics like gender dynamics in media, cultural identity, and the impact of social media on activism and education.
- M.A., University of Baltimore, Telecommunications (2000)
- B.S., Morgan State University, Mass Communication and Media Studies (1995)
- Ph.D., Howard University (2007)
Dr. Tyree's research explores intersections of race, gender, and media, with a deep dive into hip hop's cultural and political dimensions. She examines how social media shapes public discourse, particularly for marginalized communities. Her work also addresses crises in media, such as weather-related emergencies, and the role of HBCUs in contemporary education. She co-founded the Social Media Technology Conference and Workshop, which bridges academic and professional discussions on social media trends.
Her recent publications analyze Black radio's legacy, representations of Black women on television, and hip hop's engagement with social issues on platforms like Twitter. She has contributed to journals including Women and Language, Howard Journal of Communications, and Journal of Black Studies. Dr. Tyree actively collaborates with colleagues like Melvin Williams and Aisha Powell, and her media expertise is frequently sought by outlets like NPR, NBC News, and USA Today.
