Hello everyone! I hope everyone had an enjoyable winter break! My name is Bryan and I am in the department of history. My original research explored historical memory and communal identity within communities of color after integration in the United States. More specifically,I examined the phenomena of Jim Crow Nostalgia, and how many residents within historically black neighborhoods across the United States have glorified and commemorated a period of segregation and racial divide to preserve the lore, perseverance, and memory of their community.

I am currently interested in the intersection between voting patterns/rates, approval ratings, and economic trends within the United States. Yeah, I am aware, that’s quite the shift!

Regardless, I am looking forward to this class and am interested in learning about the advantages and obstacles of digital methods. Above all, I am excited to be placed out of my comfort zone and to be exposed to new methods of conducting, analyzing, and presenting research.