Jallicia Jolly, Ph.D. Candidate, American Culture, Featured in Michigan News Story
“My research is rooted in the community and my work in Detroit let me bridge these worlds,” she said. “On the ground, I was able to see what kind of cultural resources people had access to and what type of collaboration needed to happen.” - Jallicia Jolly
Jallicia Jolly’s academic work — exploring how race, gender, sexuality and health unfold in the lives of black women — is grounded in the community.
While pursuing a PhD in American studies at the University of Michigan, for example, Jolly worked as an HIV tester and counselor with the non-profit agency Gospel Against AIDS in Detroit led by HIV activists Rosalind Andrews-Worthy, and Felix and Paula Sirls. This allowed her to engage with and support residents firsthand while gaining a deeper understanding of their lives and challenges.
