Interview: Rooted in Purpose: How Dr. Brandale Mills Cox Bridges Academia, Media, and Advocacy

In speaking with Dr. Brandale Mills Cox, it’s clear that her work is rooted in intention and a deep commitment to truth-telling. Whether in the classroom or behind the scenes in public service, she continues to advocate for authentic representation and nuanced narratives. Her journey is not only a testament to the power of communication but to the responsibility that comes with having a voice and choosing to use it with purpose. We interviewed her recently to get more insights on Black media, Black love, and education. Enjoy!

So you've navigated roles across academia, public service, and as an author. How has your work in each of these spaces shaped your perspective?

That's a very good question. At the root of everything that I've done throughout my professional journey, I have always wanted to be a voice for the black community. So everything that I've done has had that common thread.

Public service, elevating our experiences, and telling our story in a way that's true and authentic to our lived experiences. That has kind of carried me throughout my professional journey, and hopefully it will continue to carry me.

I could research and talk about the experience of black folks for forever. That’s the thread throughout all of the different pivots in my career. I also think that everything I've done is interrelated. The communications, the research, all of those things tie in together. It all has that common thread.

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