Portfolio
Professional Summary
As a writer, my interests focus on the intersections of parenting, diversity, and health. I also write stories that move people to action.
I've edited several books and publications and hundreds of articles. Read on to see where I've done some of my best work.
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Skills
Writing Editing Content strategizing
Proofreading Copy editing Developmental editing
Clips
I've written hundreds of articles and posts. Here's a small selection.
Books
Racial Literacy: Looking at Privilege and Power | Enslow Publishing
Maternal Health
Parenting
Contributing editor of American Birth Story: The Changing Face of Birth in America | Parents
Doulas Make a Difference for Culturally Competent Care and We Need Them in Delivery Rooms | Parents
How the Coronavirus Pandemic Could Permanently Change Childbirth in America for the Better | Parents
When Maternity Wards in Black Neighborhoods Disappear | The New York Times
How Our Conversation Around Breastfeeding Hurts Black Infants | The Establishment
The Power of a Black Woman’s Birth Plan | Zora
The 14 Most Important Maternal Health Advances of the Last 100 Years | What to Expect
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How to Help a Teenager Handle the Death of an Idol | The New York Times
Why it’s important to find moments of joy in a crisis — and teach kids to do the same | The Washington Post
The Art of Mothers Holding Space For One Another | Human Parts
Why My Black Son Needed A Dog | The Washington Post
What My So-Called Life got right about the parent-teen relationship | HelloGiggles
The Terrible Stress of Shopping with Kids While Black | The Washington Post
Why 3-And-A-Half Years Old Is The Best Age | Romper
Should I Push My Son Out of His Comfort Zone? How Much is Too Much? | Your Teen Magazine
Where do black mothers go to cry? | The Washington Post
Race and Diversity
Knotless Box Braids Are In—But Braids Aren't A Trend | NYLON magazine
Black Mothers in Chicago Are the Village Against Gun Violence | Zora
Mental Health App for Black Women Carves Out a Safe Place for Honest Conversation | Mic
The Racists on My Neighborhood Watch App | Human Parts
How The War On Drugs Was A War On Black Children | Oxygen.com
Everything You're Teaching Your Kid About Racism Is Wrong | Romper
To all the Black women I've ever needed, in my life and throughout history | Hello Giggles
Health
How to Protect Kids From the Flu | Elemental by Medium
How to Get Started With Pilates for Beginners | Livestrong
6 Types of Pilates and Why the Differences Matter | Livestrong
Black Don’t Crack (and 4 Other Black Skin Care Myths You Shouldn’t Believe) | Greatist
Entertainment & Shopping
The Best Gifts for 4-Year-Olds | The New York Times' Wirecutter
The Best Gifts for 5-Year-Olds | The New York Times' Wirecutter
The Best Gifts for 6-Year-Olds | The New York Times' Wirecutter
10 Fantastic Family Movies To Stream On Movie Night | LittleThings
5 New Books By Black Writers Every Sci-Fi and Fantasy Lover Should Look Forward To | Black Girl Nerds
How Warner Bros. Set the Jason Momoa ‘Aquaman’ Thirst Trap | Black Girl Nerds
New Year, New Netflix Shows: Four Series to Add to Your List in 2019 | Black Girl Nerds
Education
Southern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science in journalism with a news-editorial emphasis.