Her 1982 doctoral dissertation followed the life of the Afro-American artist, Romare Bearden, and his quest struggle to "create a timeless and enduring body of work without relinquishing his unique individual identity."
In her 1982 doctoral research, she investigated the life of the Afro-American artist, Romare Bearden, as he worked to create a lasting body of work that reflected his distinct personal style.