He studies cultural history, the civil rights movement, the experiences of Africans in the diaspora, media studies, popular culture, and gender theory. Mace earned his PhD in history and a graduate certificate in women’s studies from Temple University. He combines his research on race, gender, and culture with his [Page xxvi]passion for community collaborative research through his role as diversity coordinator for Cabrini College’s Justice Matters curriculum and through his partnerships with local domestic violence and mental health agencies.