Degree: Began PhD Program in 2023
Concentration: African-American Literature
Advisor: Antonio Tiongson

Arianna Taylor (they/she) is a 3rd year PhD student studying African American literature, film, and documentary. They’re interested in studying how Black Popular Culture media and texts translate transnationally, transtemporally, and spiritually across the Black Diaspora. Their areas of interest include critical race and ethnic studies, Black studies, Queer Studies, and cultural studies. Arianna was an African-American Studies External Fellow in 2023-2025. And a graduate assistant to the Black Arab Relationalities Initiative during the year 2024-2025.