GULP (Part I)
Waverly30 Years Old John used to joke about how fitting my mom’s name was: Katrina. He swore every time she got mad, a storm would appear. Shaking the house, disturbing the peace, making people’s heart punch out of their chest…
Greenwood
It seems that Black people can never truly find peace whether we’re dead or alive. Read my latest Black Horror fiction story, Greenwood. Published with The Rauch Review. You can also read my interview with Ginger Nuts of Horror that…
Printed
Printed is a zine based in Louisville, Kentucky. Their mission is to build a common ground, where emerging students, established professionals, and longtime hobbyists can coexist in one creative space, without barriers and without categories. I’ve had the pleasure of…
Don’t Call Her Bluff
In 2020, RaceBaitr, a platform created to explore the various ways race is expressed, called for Black Horror fictions from Black writers to publish on their website. Over 1,000 entries were submitted, and my story, “Don’t Call Her Bluff,” was…
Brainwash Media: Cardi B and the “B” is for Both
In this article, written for Brainwash Media, I explore how Cardi B’s fame, public scrutiny, and persistent rumors of pregnancy reflect broader cultural expectations placed on women, particularly Black women, in balancing career and motherhood. In it, I highlight Cardi’s…
According2HipHop
According 2 Hip Hop is an Atlanta based publication that focuses on music, entertainment, pop culture, and film. I was sent by them to an event hosted by Atlanta’s very own 2Chainz to cover the scene. The Pretty Girl Fit…
Paris Lit Up, Issue 11
I’m excited to share that my poem, “The Boogeyman Poem,” has been published in magazine no. 11 of Paris Lit Up. This annual issue focused on voices that defy genres and style. This chilling piece contributes to the boogeyman folklore told across…
Pink Slip Zine, Issue 4
PINK SLIP ZINE is a biannual print publication that showcases artists in and around Elgin, IL. Their mission is to promote equity and opportunity by creating a collaborative art and culture magazine that showcases artists from various experiences. A poem…
Hampton Institute
This personal essay describes themes of belonging, identity, and solidarity. Read more at the virtual think tank, the Hampton Institute.
Send Me a Simp
It’s time to rebrand the word “simp” as a compliment. My article for Blossom Magazine focuses on love, language, and our desperate need to revive the art of wooing.