Black History Month: Discussions on Race, Media and the Law
USC experts come together to discuss the intersections of journalism and justice regarding race in America.
Jody David Armour studies the intersection of race and legal decision making as well as torts and tort reform movements.
Allissa Richardson researches how African Americans use mobile and social media to produce innovative forms of journalism — especially in times of crisis.
About Allissa Richardson
Dr. Allissa V. Richardson is an Assistant Professor of Communication and Journalism at the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School.
She researches how African Americans use mobile and social media to produce innovative forms of journalism — especially in times of crisis. Additionally, Dr. Richardson investigates the historic contributions of the black press, examining specifically the intersections of advocacy journalism, black social movements and Critical Race Theory.
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About Jody David Armour
Jody David Armour is the Roy P. Crocker Professor of Law at the University of Southern California. He has been a member of the faculty since 1995. Armour’s expertise ranges from personal injury claims to claims about the relationship between racial justice, criminal justice, and the rule of law. Armour studies the intersection of race and legal decision making as well as torts and tort reform movements.
Armour currently teaches students a diverse array of subjects, including Criminal Law, Torts, and Stereotypes and Prejudice: The Role of the Cognitive Unconscious in the Rule of Law.