Alicia D SimmonsAlicia D. Simmons is an expert on the intersections of media, race, and politics in the United States. An associate professor of sociology at Colgate University, she teaches Introduction to Sociology, Media Effects, Race and Crime, and Media and Poliics. Her honors include Stanford's Centennial Teaching Award and Colgate's Torch Medal for Excellence in Teaching. Previously, she was a lecturer and postdoctoral fellow in sociology at Harvard University. She earned her Ph.D. in sociology at Stanford University. Read More Read Less