✍🏾 writing

I'm a New York University J-School grad and journalist turned content creator. I've written across all kinds of beats, but I'm usually drawn to stories that center culture and intersectional feminism. You can find my work in places like The New York Times, The Week, The Daily Beast, ABC News, and NBC Universal. I've worn a lot of hats over the years, but writing is the one I always come back to.

The Today Show: I’m a Black traveler who reviews popular destinations. Here's what I want others to know

A harrowing experience in Italy inspired the travel lover to illuminate the realities Black people and people of color could face when going abroad.

NYT: My Very Personal Taste of Racism Abroad

For an African-American woman, a study-abroad program in Italy led to an eye-opening experience. “Disgusting black women” were the stinging words of one racial encounter.

Popsugar: Corporate America Can Be Toxic For Black Women — Here's How to Leave

A question for all the people somehow thriving in corporate environments: exactly how did you manage that? I'm asking for myself and the Black women of corporate America.

NYT: Shining a Light on Black and Brown Representation in Film

“But mama told me my God was black.”

The Daily Beast: More Women Are Choosing to Be Unmarried. Men Need to Adjust.

Times are changing, and settling for an unsatisfying male partner is less appealing than choosing self-respect and living alone.

NBCLX: Here's Why You're Seeing More International Content in Your Netflix Feed

Netflix's foreign-language content could lead to even more diverse stories reaching even bigger audiences.

NBCLX: It's Time We Credit Black People For Their Social Media Contributions, Periodt

“It is undeniable that there are Black creators that are constantly at the forefront, but end up being exploited, end up being shortchanged."

NBCLX: The Gorilla Glue Saga, Laid Edges and the Trauma of Black Beauty Standards

From relaxers to braids and even weave sew-ins, pain is relatively common when it comes to styling Black hair.

The Week: How I 'learned' to read as an adult

I secretly hated reading. Then I learned to love it.

The Week: The invasion of Ukraine and the moral conflict of sympathizing while Black

If you see Black people question their support for Ukraine, ask yourself what you'd feel in our place.