About

Cheraine Donalea Scott, Ph.D., is a scholar in Media, Culture, and Communications who earned her doctorate from New York University. Her research focuses on the radical potential of Black cultural innovation, particularly how it shapes everyday social life in Britain through the interplay of sound and visual culture. Her current work investigates the countercultural force of Grime music and its audiovisual media—spanning films, documentaries, TV shows, music videos, and live performances. She highlights how Grime became a catalyst for youth protest movements during the 2017 and 2019 UK general elections, emphasizing the genre’s audiovisual power as a tool for world-building and challenging societal norms.

Cheraine has contributed meaningfully to academic discourse with publications in international journals such as Dialogues in Urban Research, Soundings, and Surface Design. Her work informs broader discussions on Black British culture, documenting and emphasizing its wide cultural, social, and political impact. In addition to her scholarly work, she is dedicated to making knowledge accessible, having written for zines like Fashioning the Self and Nostalgia 99, and appearing on several podcasts. Cheraine also co-hosts The New Nationwide Project, a monthly radio show on Repeater Radio where she explores 21st-century popular culture.

Cheraine is an experienced educator, having taught a diverse range of media studies classes at US institutions, including NYU and LIM College. She is an advocate for creative pedagogies, emphasizing the importance of incorporating diverse and interactive activities into teaching and learning approaches.