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Sociology graduate student, Toya Dixon, presented her research at the University’s 3-minute thesis (3MT) competition

Sociology graduate student Toya Dixon presented her research at the University’s 3-minute thesis (3MT) competition on October 25th. Toya’s thesis is titled “America’s Backbone: A Contemporary Analysis of Black Women and the Trap of Loyalty.” Her research investigates how Black women are expected to silently endure various forms abuse while buffering their families from racism. Toya’s thesis committee includes Drs. Saundra Westervelt, Cindy Brooks Dollar (co-chairs) and Shelly Brown-Jeffy. Please join us in congratulating Toya for her necessary research and impressive presentation.