Grant Grays , CLA 2008
Education and Popular Entertainment in the Third Black Renaissance
Major
History
Mentor
Keith Mayes, Afro-American & African Studies
Brief Bio
I was born in Minneapolis and lived here my whole life. I enjoy reading and record collecting.
Future Plans
I hope to get my PhD in American studies.
Why Research?
I was really bored. It seemed like one way to get some money, and do something that seemed interesting.
What Did I Get from Research?
I got to visit New York City. I am almost done with the paper that I am trying to get published.
How Did I Start?
My faculty mentor was a guy I was already taking a class with. My research was on a topic that most of his research was based on.
My Advice for Another Student:
Just do it. Do not be intimidated.
Research Summary
I took a look at black American popular culture in the 1980’s.