Hershey Vazquez MillnerPh.D. Student (2026 Cohort)

Hershey Vazquez Millner (they/them) is a Ph.D. student in African American Studies at Emory University. They earned a BA in Archaeology & Culture of the Ancient Near East, a BA in Religious Studies, and a minor in Theatre from Lycoming College. In addition, they hold a MA in Religious Studies and a Graduate Certificate in Non Profit Management from Georgia State University. Their current research explores cinematic representations of Black women’s religiosity in popular American film.