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About

Dr. Johanna Montlouis-Gabriel

As an Assistant Professor of French at Emory University, I explore the vibrant world of Afrofeminist creative expression in contemporary France, examining how Black French women are reshaping cultural narratives through their powerful voices and artistic work.

My upcoming book, The Afrofeminist Creative Praxis of Black French Women, will be published by Nebraska University Press in their Expanding Frontiers Series (Winter 2026-2027). This work celebrates how Black women in France are building communities and transforming perspectives through their art, literature, and performance.

This research was generously supported by numerous institutions, most notably through the Camargo Foundation Fellowship in scenic Cassis, France, during Spring 2022.

Where I have taught

“Voici venu le temps de la dignité. Désormais, c’est à la première personne que nous raconterons nos histoires.”

Isis Labeau-Caberia, La Prophétie des Soeurs-serpents

““Voici venu le temps de la dignité. Désormais, c’est à la première personne que nous raconterons nos histoires.””

Isis Labeau-Caberia, La Prophétie des Soeurs-serpents

Teaching

Explore my teaching philosophy, course offerings, and educational resources – where I create dynamic learning spaces that celebrate diverse Francophone voices and experiences.

Projects

Journey through my research on cultural expression, identity, and creative transformation across the Francophone diaspora.

Teaching

Explore my teaching philosophy, course offerings, and educational resources – where I create dynamic learning spaces that celebrate diverse Francophone voices and experiences.

Projects

Journey through my research on cultural expression, identity, and creative transformation across the Francophone diaspora.

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Stories

Visit my digital garden where I share reading recommendations, research & teaching reflections, and thoughts on academic life.

  • Camargo Foundation Fellowship

    Camargo Foundation Fellowship

    Au printemps 2022, j’ai eu l’honneur d’être en résidence de recherche à la Fondation

  • 5 Things I Did Right My First Year on the Tenure-Track

    5 Things I Did Right My First Year on the Tenure-Track

    Here I am at the end of my first year as an Assistant professor

  • Blogging For a Capstone Language Course

    Blogging For a Capstone Language Course

    Last Spring, I taught a class I called "World Tour and Literature in French".

  • How Boot Camp Jumpstarted My Book

    How Boot Camp Jumpstarted My Book

    You guessed it, I’m not exactly talking about a hardcore workout boot camp,