Nana aba Duncan
Associate Professor & Co-founder of Media Girlfriends
| Department: | School of Journalism and Communication |
Biography
Nana aba Duncan is an Associate Professor and the inaugural Carty Chair in Journalism, Diversity and Inclusion in the School of Journalism and Communication. She is also the co-founder of Media Girlfriends, a production company led by journalists of colour. Her new course Journalism and Belonging focuses on how diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging affect journalism practice and society, and encourages self-reflection and strategies for more inclusive storytelling.
Currently, Duncan is focused on launching the Mary Ann Shadd Cary Centre for Journalism and Belonging, a research centre which advocates, supports and participates in inclusive and belonging-focused journalism in Canada.
Before joining Carleton, Duncan was a host and producer at CBC Radio for 15 years, with her last position being the host of Fresh Air, a weekend morning show. Duncan recieved her Master of Journalism degree from University of Western Ontario.