Elizabeth Johnson

Elizabeth Johnson is an associate professor of African American and African diaspora studies at Indiana University Northwest. Her research and speaking interests are grounded in Black feminist, group identity and critical race theories, including hair aesthetics and body image; 19th-century U.S. history; and magazine, television and film representation of ethnicity and gender.

Areas of Expertise

Black feminist theory; group identity theory; Nollywood films; critical race theory; hair and body aesthetics; 19th-century U.S. history; magazine, television and film representation of ethnicity and gender.