Professional Summary
BA History, Indiana University
BA Film, and Media Studies, University of Cincinnati
Summa Cum Laude
Graduate Certificate, Film, and Media Studies, University of Cincinnati
Summa Cum Laude
Michael earned a BA in History from Indiana University, and a BA in Film and Media Studies from the University of Cincinnati, graduating in 2022 with Summa Cum Laude honors. He completed a Graduate Certificate in Film and Media Studies with Summa Cum Laude distinction in 2023, also from the University of Cincinnati. Michael's professional background encompasses roles as a journalist, photojournalist, and designer, complemented by a commitment to mentoring within the DAAP program. His research focuses on the confluence of African-American labor and media, with a particular emphasis on the Pullman Company Porters, their depiction in film, and their impact on Black Cinema.