The Amplifier
A Voice Unbound / ∞
Myeshia C. Babers is a multifaceted cultural anthropologist, storyteller, and scholar whose work amplifies marginalized narratives and drives structural change. With a PhD in Cultural Anthropology and a deep passion for education and racial justice, Myeshia's intersectional approach seamlessly blends academic rigor with creative expression, challenging prevailing narratives and advocating for inclusivity.
As an educator, Myeshia's teaching philosophy is rooted in an intersectional critical race praxis, creating spaces where diverse perspectives are not only welcomed but celebrated. Her innovative pedagogy sparks meaningful reflexivity and fosters a commitment to collective liberation among her students. Beyond the classroom, Myeshia's academic portfolio reflects a robust application of ethnographic methods and cultural theories to dissect the intricate dynamics of identity, power, and representation. Myeshia's contributions extend far beyond the confines of academia. As a storyteller, she harnesses the power of film, creative writing, and public scholarship to reframe narratives and make anthropology accessible to wider audiences. Her thought-provoking works, such as the poignant drama "Quieted," explore the complexities of race, gender, and academia, giving voice to the voiceless and inspiring audiences to embrace the transformative potential of diverse perspectives. Myeshia's multidimensional approach to her craft solidifies her as a dynamic force, simultaneously challenging systems of oppression and paving the way for a more inclusive future. |
We stand on the shoulders of giants who fought for the right to education, for the right to be heard, and for the right to belong.” |
My ethnographic lens illuminates the profound yet overlooked narratives of Black cowboys, ranchers and rodeo performers, uncovering their indelible imprint on country-western traditions. This work disrupts monolithic cultural mythologies, celebrating the diversity intrinsic to America's iconic cowboy identity.
By amplifying marginalized voices, it reclaims space, rewrites history through a decolonizing prism. More than reckoning with the past, these insights inspire a transcendent vision - one of cultural belonging that dismantles barriers to representation and access. The research reminds us Blackness shapes and is shaped by this emblematic facet of Americana, expanding our understanding of a shared heritage. |
Academic Positions
Lecturer, Africana Studies, Department of Global Languages and Cultures, Texas A&M University / 2020 - Present
Empowering minds through intersectional pedagogy, fostering inclusive dialogues that challenge systems of oppression and oppressive narratives. CFD Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Sociology and Anthropology,
The College of Wooster, Wooster, Ohio/ 2018 - 2020 Applied anthropological lens to cultivate critical thinking, sparking dialogues on power dynamics, identity, and interdisciplinary perspectives. Adjunct, Department of Social Sciences, Columbia College Hollywood, Tarzana, Los Angeles, California / 2018
Introduced filmmakers to social anthropology, illuminating human experiences through cultural lenses to enrich cinematic storytelling and representation. |
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