Date of Award

Spring 2024

Degree Type

Thesis

Department

Psychology

Director of Thesis

Dr. Daniel Cooper

Second Reader

Dr. Caitlin Hudac

Abstract

With digital media becoming such an important aspect of modern life, it is worth exploring the complex relationships that it holds with the various people who utilize it. It is clear that one’s identity can greatly impact one’s ability to utilize digital content for additional social and cultural education that is difficult to acquire in a classroom setting. In this project, the Black community’s relationship with digital media was summarized and reflected upon, making the argument that the representation of Black individuals in media is at worst harmful and in general unproductive. To encourage young Black individuals to consider how media shapes their identity, a podcast called Inclusivity in Academica was created, with the aims to dispel negative stereotypes and encourage Black students to attend university and gain the tools to explore their identity. I in A podcast is a 4-episode miniseries in which I hosted guests and asked them to describe their experiences as Black people in college. The following document contains all the content relevant to the work that I have done over the past two semesters. I begin with my critical introduction, which explores the background, decision making process, challenges, successes, and lessons learned from the creative and executive process of making I in A podcast. I then provide links and directions to the podcast itself and the software that was utilized during its creation.

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1

Last Page

26

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© 2024, Jackson E. McFadden

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