Dec 29, 2020Member-onlyOn Movement HeartbreakIn the next world over, I want to be able to feel my left elbow, I want to be able to taste the rind of a lemon and be in my bones so that my lover knows where to find me. On the days where the grief, loss, and subjugation…Movement7 min readMovement7 min read
Published inZORA·Apr 27, 2020Member-onlyAlexis Crawford’s Untimely Death Exposes the Systems That Failed HerAs the trial continues, there are still many unanswered questions — The legacy of the Atlanta Police Department’s lack of care for missing young Black people has a long history that is best highlighted in the current HBO series Atlanta’s Missing and Murdered. …Racism6 min readRacism6 min read
Dec 14, 2018Member-onlyThe Quiet Storm: Young M.A., The Unsung UnderdogWhen you think of a New York rapper, Young M.A. fits the mold. A young rapper from Brooklyn who rises to fame by way of amazing freestyles, a storied past and genuine fan support that then catches the eye of record labels as he/she prepare to release their debut album. …Hip Hop3 min readHip Hop3 min read
Published inMorehouse Advanced News Writing Fall 2018·Sep 21, 2018A Fight for PeoplestownA story of gentrification in Atlanta Keisha Lance Bottoms and the latest Atlanta city council administration are in for a fight against Peoplestown residents over land in proximity to the latest GSU Turner Field purchase. Bertha Darden and fellow Peoplestown residents have been putting up a 2 year battle against…Urban Planning2 min readUrban Planning2 min read
Jul 31, 2018Member-onlyWhy Black People Love ParamoreMost of my memories of music and finding new genres of music at a young age all began on a school bus, in a shared seat. A friend or boy I liked shared an earbud with me and I was sucked into a world of music unknown to me. In…Music3 min readMusic3 min read