Publication: XXL Magazine
Medium: Print
Article: “An Oral History of Nas’ Classic Debut Album ‘Illmatic'”
This was a collaborative effort by the editorial staff of XXL Magazine to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Nas’ classic, “Illmatic.” The article was selected for “Best Music Writing 2007.”
Publication: Teen Vogue
Medium: Digital
Article: “The CW Actresses Asking For More And Getting It”
A feature highlighting Black actresses Asha Bromfield, Candice Patton, Nafessa Williams, and Vanessa Morgan, who were respectively on CW shows such as Black Lightning, Riverdale, and The Flash. They discussed pushing back against racist backlash and how they felt the CW supported their endeavors as employees on some of the biggest shows on network TV at that time.
Publication: Fast Company
Medium: Digital
Article: “When Did Haunted Houses Get So Scary?”
A brief exploration of the multi-million dollar haunted house industry, and how they’re growing in popularity while some have gotten so scary that waivers are necessary.
Publication: Vulture/NY Mag
Medium: Print and Digital
Article: “The Story of New York Rap Can’t Be Told Without New Jersey”
As part of a series exploring hip-hop’s origins in New York, I wrote an article expanding on how the Empire State’s close cousin played a role in thrusting hip-hop into the mainstream. New York supplied the talent while New Jersey organized the business.
Publication: AURN
Medium: Digital
Article: “Culture Crossings: Black Gamers Make a Homebase in ‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons'”
An exploration of how Black Animal Crossing players found comfort and companionship in each other during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
Publication: Mic
Medium: Digital
Article: “For Leikeli47, Privacy is Preference and Access is a Privilege
Leikeli147 met up with me at a diner in Brooklyn to discuss her album, Shape Up, constantly wearing a mask, and her mysterious nature as an artist.
Publication: Mic
Medium: Digital
Article: “Racism as the Monster: A History of Black Horror”
Publication: Vice
Medium: Digital
Article: “How Black Queers Made ‘Sis’ a Gender Neutral Term of Endearment
An exploration of the history of the word “Sis,” as slang and AAVE.
