Media Myth
Deconstructing the narratives that construct our world
“Media Myths” explores common misconceptions about how the media shapes public perception, truth, and bias. It critically examines misinformation, representation, and audience influence, promoting media literacy and encouraging audiences to question narratives and think critically about modern communication channels.
A Master’s Project Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Master of Arts in Professional Communication and Digital Media (PCDM)
ANTHONY OBI OGBO, PHD | PROJECT DIRECTOR
Dr. Anthony Obi Ogbo is a Visiting Professor of Communication and Journalism at Texas Southern University with over 4 decades of experience in media, design, and academia. He began his career in Nigeria in 1981 and later held senior roles in major publications before relocating to the United States in 1991. Dr. Ogbo has founded and led multiple newspapers, served in leadership roles within NABJ and HABJ, and earned numerous journalism awards. His scholarship spans media sustainability, leadership, and organizational management, supported by extensive academic credentials and industry practice.
PROJECT SUPERVISION
CHRIS CHINWE ULASI, PHD | PROJECT CHAIRPERSON
Dr. Chris Chinwe Ulasi is a Professor of Radio, Television, and Film, the School of Communication at Texas Southern University, where he also chairs the RTF Department and serves as University Marshal. With over 30 years of teaching and creative scholarship and 25 years of academic leadership, he specializes in international and development communication, global media systems, film studies, and critical theory. A filmmaker, poet, and editor, Ulasi has produced and directed multiple feature films and documentaries, co-founded The West African Pilot News, and serves as Executive Editor of USAfricaonline.com.
MORGAN D. KIRBY, PHD | PROJECT COMMITTEE MEMBER
Dr. Morgan D. Kirby is an Associate Professor of Journalism at Texas Southern University with a Ph.D. in Communication, Culture, and Media Studies from Howard University. Her research focuses on public relations, strategic communication, social justice, popular culture, Black representation in media, and historically Black colleges and universities. A native of Fayetteville, North Carolina, she earned a bachelor’s degree in public relations from Hampton University and a master’s degree in government from Regent University. Dr. Kirby brings over a decade of professional experience in public relations and marketing, including work with nonprofit organizations and political campaigns.
VINCENT POWELL, MFA | PROJECT COMMITTEE MEMBER
Vincent Powell is a Houston-based film and television director, producer, and educator who co-runs 7972 Films and the Spark Arts Initiative with his wife, Ebony. With over 15 years of experience, he has created music videos, commercials, and digital campaigns for major brands and artists, generating millions of online views. Powell is especially passionate about narrative and cultural storytelling, including Black Is Eternal, an anthology celebrating Black literary and musical works. A USC School of Cinematic Arts graduate and TSU alumnus, he currently serves as an adjunct professor at Texas Southern University.
As one of the oldest HBCU communication programs in the U.S. and the first of its kind in Houston, SOC has long been a leader in excellence, innovation, and inclusivity. Its impact has shaped Houston media, fostering representation of African Americans and underserved communities, driving policy change, and inspiring multicultural storytelling. Many SOC graduates have joined local media organizations, helping them embrace diversity, positive change, and industry growth.
For 50 years, the school has been at the forefront of training culturally responsive professionals and scholars who can navigate urban and international settings with a deep sense of inclusivity and an understanding of historical legacy. The SOC’s innovative approach has helped it to become the “cultural hub of excellence for all things media and communication at TSU” and the communities it serves. Its new state-of-the-art multiplatform television studio, dedicated newsroom, audio engineering production room, convergence multimedia labs, KTSU2 digital lab, and centers for excellence, including Africana Futures, have placed it at the top of communication schools nationwide.