Dr. Ben Railton

Dr. Ben Railton, a Professor of English and American Studies at Fitchburg State University, teams up with Dr. Vaughn Joy, an independent researcher and recent PhD in History, to discuss their new public scholarship site, Black and White and Read All Over. They share the importance of control over content and community-building. Vaughn dives into her book on Hollywood’s Christmas films and the impact of McCarthy-era politics. Together, they offer tips for aspiring public scholars, emphasizing sustainable content and the significance of public-facing work.