Anthropology, Authorhood, Podcasting + More With Dr. Reighan Gillam

Podcaster Bio:Dr. Reighan Gillam is a professor, podcaster, and author. Gillam holds a BA in Anthropology and Afro-American and African Studies from the University of Virginia, and a PhD from Cornell University. She has previously taught as an assistant professor of Anthropology at the University of Southern California and now at Dartmouth College. Her work delves into the intersection of racial ideologies, anti-racism, and protest, particularly focusing on Afro-Brazilianmedia production and its portrayal of Black experiences. Her newest book, "Visualizing Black Lives: Ownership and Control in Afro-Brazilian Media," explores these themes. The professor's next project, "Diasporic Agency: Transnational Racial Leverage and Challenges to Exceptionalism," examines Afro-Brazilian engagement with African American culture and politics. Dr. Gillam was elected to the Executive Committee of the Brazilian Studies Association and has received prestigious fellowships from institutions such as the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Mellon Foundation. In her role as host of the New Books Networkpodcast, she showcases academic works and contributes to public understanding of Black Studies, Media Studies, Latin American Studies, and Anthropology. She is dedicated toassisting students in their academic and career endeavors by providing courses on Black culture, visual culture, social movements, and the African Diaspora. Episode Summary:In this podcast interview, Lizzie and Anouchka discuss Dr. Gillam's academic background and what led her to the fields of Anthropology and Black studies. We also talked about how her background in Afro-Brazilian Media influences her current work as a professor and podcaster. Additionally, Dr.Gillam shares her journey from studying anthropology to becoming a podcaster and how she balances her various interests. Finally, this episode concludes with a discussion of Dr. Gillam's future endeavors and advice for aspiring scholars/podcasters interested in exploring topics related to anthropology, black culture, and media studies.