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Cast photo from the 2021 reboot of 'The Wonder Years' television show.

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How “The Wonder Years” Reboot Redefined Black Masculinity

Television reboots often rekindle nostalgia, but the 2021 reboot of “The Wonder Years” did something more ambitious: it reimagined Black masculinity and family life during the Civil Rights era. A recent study reveals how storytelling by the mass media can reclaim Black history and challenge common negative portrayals of Black men.

Posted: Tuesday February 25, 2025

'Corporate Social Responsibility' text quote on wooden signpost outdoors during sunset.

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Strategic Communication

The Future of Corporate Social Responsibility: A Purpose-Driven Approach to Sustainable Growth

In today’s interconnected world, businesses are no longer judged solely by their profitability but also by the impact they have on society, the environment and the well-being of their employees. As companies navigate a landscape defined by rapid technological advancements, economic shifts, and growing calls for accountability, the role of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and corporate purpose has never been more critical.

Posted: Friday February 14, 2025

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Political Communication

Partisanship, Politics and Place: How Media Shape Perception of Rural America

While traditional media research has focused on how news coverage shapes perceptions of racial, ethnic and religious groups, less is known about media’s role in influencing how people feel about others based on where they live. Researchers wanted to know what predicts people’s feelings toward individuals living in rural parts of the U.S.

Posted: Thursday January 16, 2025

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Political Communication

How Gender and Race Shaped Stacey Abrams’ Campaign to Court Black Male Voters

New research examines how Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams’ 2022 campaign attempted to address the gap between support from Black women vs. Black men in her 2018 campaign, amid the complex intersections of race, gender and political discourse.

Posted: Friday January 10, 2025

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Strong Black Woman: How the Media Misses the Intersectionality Story

Using intersectionality, new research suggests that the media does a disservice to Black women by upholding the stereotype of the Strong Black Woman. This approach undermines Black women’s mental health by emphasizing individual resilience while ignoring collective systemic struggles.

Posted: Thursday November 21, 2024

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Political Communication

Race, Gender and Politics: Media Coverage of the Ketanji Brown Jackson Supreme Court Nomination

The nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court was a case study of how the U.S. news media cover stories involving race, gender and politics. This research shed light on how prevailing media narratives remain entrenched within a framework dominated by white, patriarchal viewpoints.

Posted: Thursday July 18, 2024

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Media Industry and Consumers

Multiracial Families in Advertising: Exploring the Impact on Emerging Adult Consumers

A new study sheds light on how emerging adult consumers respond to advertisements featuring multiracial families and the factors that influence their attitudes and purchase intentions.

Posted: Friday May 17, 2024

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What Does TV Teach Us about Transracial Adoption?

Researchers embarked on a study to understand how viewers engage with media portrayals of transracial adoptions and the lasting impressions they leave behind.

Posted: Tuesday January 30, 2024

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Empowering People of Color’s Voices Through the Narrative Justice Project

The National Justice Project is a public interest campaign focused on challenging stereotypes and biases in popular media representations. This community-based initiative trains people of color to tell stories about marginalized people that counter mainstream, stereotypical stories.

Posted: Wednesday October 4, 2023

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We Can’t Overestimate the Power of Representation in Reboots

“Reboots are a part of our nostalgia culture; they allow us to reimagine that time period we loved, but with more complete or complex content. And representation really does matter in mainstream media, especially for children at early ages.”

Posted: Friday July 7, 2023

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Are You Satisfied? Examining Positive Interaction and Satisfaction in Romantic Relationships

Love might seem more art than science, but there is data behind matters of the heart. Researchers at the University of Florida found that affectionate communication plays a pivotal role in relationship satisfaction.

Posted: Monday June 5, 2023

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