"The people must know before they can act and there is no educator that compares to the press" - iDA b. wELLS
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I am currently a lifestyle & entertainment writer at Yahoo Life with 4 plus years of journalism experience. My writing has been seen by millions of people and also appeared in ESSENCE Magazine, USA Today College Blog, BET Digital and more. I have interviewed a grammy-nominated artist, an olympic athlete, candidates running for DC city council and ordinary people with extraordinary stories.
Though I have a particular interest in writing about social justice issues, I pride myself on my ability to be able to take on any topic and bring it to life for my readers. Each and every day I am honing my craft to become not only the best journalist & writer I can be, but the best version of myself.
Please take a look at some of my published works below!
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Profiles/Features
November 2019
MAKERS
Why this fashion brand embraces all: 'There is so much to be gained from diversity'
November 2019
MAKERS
'Ridiculous' AOC not taken seriously for wearing hoops, Good American CEO says
News
September 2019
NewsOne
Fraternity Removes Malik Yoba From Youth Leadership Role Over ‘Inappropriate Relationship’: Report
June 2019
NewsOne
Cleveland Jail In ‘Crisis’ Mode As New Video Shows Guards Beating Mentally Ill Inmate
August 2019
TheGrio
New Orleans TV anchor, Nancy Parker’s husband mourns her death in heartbreaking social media post
May 2019
NewsOne
Florida Mom Asks For Help Burying 4 Month Old After Daycare Worker Left Baby In Hot Van
June 2019
NewsOne
Howard University Student And Aspiring Dentist Killed By Car Being Chased By Police
April 2019
NewsOne
From Maleah Davis To RaNiya Wright To Trinity Love Jones: Why Aren’t Black Children Safe?
August 2018
Sangamon Sun
Rauner Signs Legislation to Bring Hundreds of State Jobs to Springfield
LIFESTYLE/Entertainment
October 2019
Yahoo Lifestyle
This woman skipped work for a self-care day. Then her video about it went viral.
September 2019
Yahoo Lifestyle
Sade's transgender son, 23, thanks her for support in heartwarming post
Yahoo Life Highlights -Find my latest stories here!
April 2021
Yahoo Life
High school salutatorian whose yearbook photo went viral hopes to inspire others to be themselves: 'It's OK to be different'
January 2021
Yahoo Life
Why Lori Harvey was shamed after confirming Michael B. Jordan romance: 'Societal double standards'
February 2020
Yahoo Life
Ariel, Elsa and Belle get African-print makeovers in viral 'black girl magic' Disneyland photo shoot
February 2021
Yahoo Life
Black cheerleader kicked off team because of her hair speaks out: 'All that I wanted was an apology'
July 2020
Yahoo Life
How the Black community can prioritize mental health in the wake of George Floyd's killing, protests and ongoing racist violence
February 2020
Yahoo Life
Model with muscular dystrophy dedicates New York Fashion Week debut to 'every single person who has a disability'
January 2020
Yahoo Life
Ralph Lauren apologizes after using black fraternity symbol on $334 chinos
January 2021
Yahoo Life
As a teen, Bella Cornell used her prom dress for Indigenous activism. Now it's in the Smithsonian.
March 2020
Yahoo Life
College student goes viral for sharing photos that celebrate her scars: 'You are beautiful'
February 2020
Yahoo Life
Black woman checks shamers who criticized her for having large family: 'I am a MARRIED adult'
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education
Howard University
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B.A. Print/online journalism, May 2016
Honors/Awards
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Ray Boone Justice in journalism scholarship, Dec. 2014
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Dean's List, Spring 2014, spring 2015
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