The main focus of my Masters research is dead celebrities and how fans react to their death and in memorializing them create and shape the narrative of that celebrity’s legacy. One of the main celebrities I focus on is David Bowie, and specifically how people interact with him through his hometown of Brixton, a neighborhood … Continue reading Researching David Bowie’s Death in Brixton, UK – January 2019
On April 5th, 2019, I participated in the MALS Lightning Talks. This is an event for Masters students at the Graduate Center, CUNY to showcase their research in three minutes. I spoke about the fandom rituals that memorialize David Bowie in Brixton, his hometown in South London. Watch my speech below, or read the transcript … Continue reading The Fan Rituals of Memorializing David Bowie – Presentation
During my 2016 trip to London, my friend Mel and I visited Parliament Square and Westminster Abbey to get our nerd on. Even though I was battling high pain and fatigue this day (which is why this video hardly has us in it) we had a wonderful time touring the Abbey. It was especially cool … Continue reading A day at Parliament Square and Westminster Abbey
History Is Important 