Royce Collins

Royce Collins is a first-year graduate student in the School of History and Sociology. He earned a BA in Sociology from Hampton University and an MPA with a concentration in Public Policy from Clark Atlanta University. While at Clark Atlanta University, Royce developed, #SHOPTALKATL, a social media-driven program designed to effectively engage African Americans with local policymakers in barber and beauty salon settings. His master’s level exit paper, Where Northside Dr. Meets North Ave: A Policy Discussion on the Atlanta Westside Tax Allocation District Policy, provided a historical and sociological narrative for Atlanta Westside neighborhoods in the context of urban renewal policies. Royce’s research interests include issues of technology, race discrimination and inequity in urban settings.