Guest Bio: Dr. Marquese McFerguson is an assistant professor within Florida Atlanta University’s School of Communication and Multimedia Studies. Dr. McFerguson is a Little Rock, Arkansas native. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Studio Art from Ouachita Baptist University, a master’s degree in Interpersonal and Organizational Communication from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, and a Ph.D. in Communication Studies from the University of South Florida. His scholarship examines art-based research methods, hip hop culture, and contemporary Black popular culture. In particular, his research about Black popular culture explores the relationship between media scripting and everyday life. Furthermore, his scholarship analyzes how racialized gender and class representations are produced by media makers and interpreted by media audiences to make sense of Blackness. Dr. McFerguson is also an award-winning slam poet and teaching artist who has performed at academic institutions and performance venues throughout the United States and the United Kingdom.
About This Episode: Dr. Marquese McFerguson is an assistant professor, award-winning slam poet and a teaching artist from Little Rock, AR. On Episode 15’s walk, Dr. McFerguson talks about ensuring every student has a mentor, following the advice you give, research & connections and the importance of making learning fun. He ends with the sharing of a snippet from Audrey Lorde about bringing your whole self to the table — especially if you are a black face in white spaces.
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