"The people must know before they can act and there is no educator that compares to the press" - iDA b. wELLS
about
my
jOURNEY
I am currently a writer/editor at Yahoo Entertainment & Lifestyle with 5 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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Strut. Fight Cancer. Repeat
'Ridiculous' AOC not taken seriously for wearing hoops, Good American CEO says
Miss Jessie's Miko Branch on Dreams and Depression
Why this fashion brand embraces all: 'There is so much to be gained from diversity'
Where Are They Now?: Eric Roberson
September 2019
Fraternity Removes Malik Yoba From Youth Leadership Role Over ‘Inappropriate Relationship’: Report
July 2019
The first Black woman to integrate a southern medical school dies at 91
May 2019
Florida Mom Asks For Help Burying 4 Month Old After Daycare Worker Left Baby In Hot Van
August 2018
Deaf Man Wins Appeal After Losing Case Against Lifemark Hospitals
Summer 2014
Haiti's President Speaks on Rebuilding the Education System
September 2019
Murder trial begins for former cop Amber Guyger who shot unarmed Botham Jean
June 2019
Howard University Student And Aspiring Dentist Killed By Car Being Chased By Police
April 2019
From Maleah Davis To RaNiya Wright To Trinity Love Jones: Why Aren’t Black Children Safe?
August 2018
Rauner Signs Legislation to Bring Hundreds of State Jobs to Springfield
November 2015
Facebook COO Launches Initiative At Howard
August 2019
New Orleans TV anchor, Nancy Parker’s husband mourns her death in heartbreaking social media post
June 2019
Cleveland Jail In ‘Crisis’ Mode As New Video Shows Guards Beating Mentally Ill Inmate
March 2019
Cleveland Police Union Appeals Firing of Cop Who Killed Tamir Rice
May 2014
The Hilltop, student newspaper
Fire in East Towers Forces Residents to Relocate
August 2014
The Hilltop, student newspaper
This woman skipped work for a self-care day. Then her video about it went viral.
Five Ways Creatives Can Build Their Brand Between Jobs
Tia Mowry flaunts postpartum weight loss: 'I did it my way and in my time'
5 Ways To Stay Positive While Job Hunting
Sade's transgender son, 23, thanks her for support in heartwarming post
Three Ways to Maintain Good Oral Health
My Latest Work -Find More of my latest stories here!
Teen marks 18th birthday by opening time capsule her mom created when she was a baby
Ariel, Elsa and Belle get African-print makeovers in viral 'black girl magic' Disneyland photo shoot
Brewery features adoptable dogs on beer cans to help them find homes
College student goes viral for sharing photos that celebrate her scars: 'You are beautiful'
Model with muscular dystrophy dedicates New York Fashion Week debut to 'every single person who has a disability'
Why this 104-year-old is asking strangers for Valentine's Day cards
TikTok backtracks after Lizzo accuses app of removing videos that show her in a bathing suit
Black woman checks shamers who criticized her for having large family: 'I am a MARRIED adult'
Ralph Lauren apologizes after using black fraternity symbol on $334 chinos
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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