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. No matter what topic I'm covering, I write with authority—as an expert.
In developing content strategy for clients, my goal is to master the brand and the voice of your business or organization. I combine that with a well-researched understanding of your audience's needs and plan and deliver useful, engaging content. 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 management Content strategizing
Proofreading Ghostwriting 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
Health
How to Protect Kids From the Flu | Elemental by Medium
The Power of a Black Woman’s Birth Plan | Zora by Medium
How to Get Started With Pilates for Beginners | Livestrong
6 Types of Pilates and Why the Differences Matter | Livestrong
The 14 Most Important Maternal Health Advances of the Last 100 Years | What to Expect
Black Don’t Crack (and 4 Other Black Skin Care Myths You Shouldn’t Believe) | Greatist
How Our Conversation Around Breastfeeding Hurts Black Infants | The Establishment
Parenting
How to Help a Teenager Handle the Death of an Idol | The New York Times
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
Mental Health App for Black Women Carves Out a Safe Place for Honest Conversation | Mic
Knotless Box Braids Are In—But Braids Aren't A Trend | NYLON
The Racists on My Neighborhood Watch App | Human Parts by Medium
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
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.