Research

Research Interests

intersectional feminism, Black women/femmes, post colonialism, diaspora studies, Haitian transnationalism, community healing, grassroots organizing, care, media studies, visual anthropology, and applied research.

Honors Thesis:

"Undergraduate Experiences of Black Women at PWI Campuses"

Presented By: Nilsa Laine

Advisor: Alex Perullo

Editorial Reviewer: Tom Zammarelli

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Presentations:

Honors Thesis Capstone - Nov 2023
Sadie Alexander Conference Research Scholar - Apr 2024
Day of Understanding 2024

Screened at:

Bryant University Honors Thesis Capstone Presentations - Nov 2023
Bridgeport Film Festival - Sept 2024

Published:

Bryant University Repository
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Bryant x Culture Con

"Culturally Empowering Professional Development Sponsorship"

Moderated by: Nilsa Laine

Presented by: Blaise Ellis, Shantell Dorley, Janell Gamboa, Benie Yombe

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Shortly after beginning her role as a Community Director at Bryant, Nilsa proposed a trip to Culture Con. Culture Con 2024, Nilsa took a trip with 6 students to Brooklyn, NY, to attend the professional convention aimed towards Black entrepreneurs and creatives.

October 2025, Nilsa elevated the trip to provide professional development, mentorship, and support to the students. Nilsa also completed a literature review exploring topics of authenticity, Black joy as resistance, and self-identity in higher education when it comes to the subject matter

Day of Understanding 2025, a presentation and Q&A panel will be moderated by Nilsa to highlight the experiences of the students.

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