Presence on Social Media and in the Community
“I had no idea that history was being made.” — Rosa Parks
Presence
In our digital age, having a footprint in social media is important. It is also important to be present in and amongst the community. Dr. Gaines does this with service, involvement, networking, outreach, and more.
Private Screening of The Color Purple
Dr. Gaines had the honor of an afternoon of fellowship with the Orlando Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and the community for a private screening of The Color Purple. The chapter invited Dr. Gaines to speak to some themes of sisterhood, Black women, beauty, and gender roles.
The Stage is Mine Podcast
Dr. Gaines was interviewed on Terrance Hill’s The Stage is Mine Podcast, where she shared some of her work and research. Specifically, she discussed inequity, issues in urban education, popular culture, Hip-Hop, and Rap music.
NSM Today Newspaper
Dr. Gaines was interviewed about her 2023 study away course to Puerto Rico. You can view this story by clicking on the photo to the left.
Profiles
Please find more of Dr. Gaines’ work on LinkedIn and Google Scholar.
2026 BCMSU Accepted Students Day
Caribbean Studies Association 50th Annual Meeting
Caribbean Studies Association 50th Annual Meeting
2024 Nguzo Saba Celebration (Black Graduation)
In the Community
2026 BCMSU Accepted Students Day
2026 Japan Black Studies Annual Conference
2026 BCMSU SOTL Field School
UCF College of Business 2024 Hall of Fame
UCF College of Business 2024 Hall of Fame
UCF College of Business 2024 Hall of Fame
Spring 2024 Hispanic Serving Institute Faculty Learning Community
UCF College of Business 2024 Hall of Fame
UCF College of Business 2024 Hall of Fame
UCF 2023 Juneteenth Event
UCF 2023 Juneteenth Event
African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida’s 2023 Eagle Awards
100 Black Men of Greater Orlando’s 2023 Scholarship Dinner
College of Undergraduate Studies’ Community Partnership Luncheon
2026 Presentation to Leaders for Life students
BCMSU visit to Weeksville Heritage Center
2026 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Lecture, BCMSU
2024 United Negro College Fund Luncheon
UCF 2023 Juneteenth Event
African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida’s 2023 Eagle Awards
100 Black Men of Greater Orlando’s 2023 Scholarship Dinner
UCF DEI networking event
2026 Black History Month Kickoff at Montclair State University
2026 Black History Month Kickoff at Montclair State University
2025 Bloomfield College of Montclair State University Winter Celebration
2025 ASALH Black History Month Breakfast
2025 “The King has Spoken” Art Exhibit
2025 Bloomfield College of Montclair State University Winter Celebration
2024 Nguzo Saba Celebration (Black Graduation)
African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida’s 2023 Eagle Awards
100 Black Men of Greater Orlando’s 2023 Scholarship Dinner
UCF 2023 Nguzo Saba Celebration
2026 BCMSU Former Board Members Meeting
2025 “The King has Spoken” Art Exhibit
2025 Bloomfield College of Montclair State University Winter Celebration
2025 Nguzo Saba Celebration (Black Graduation)