I am a freelance writer and multimedia journalist from Oakland, Calif. I moved to New York last year to pursue my passion for journalism and to obtain a Masters degree from CUNY Graduate School of Journalism. My articles have appeared in magazines like ESSENCE, newspapers such as the Amsterdam News, Brooklyn Heights Courier and Contra Costa Times, and online for sites like Essence.com, NBC New York, and Latina.com.
Broadcast
New Media and the New Journalist, The CUNY News Update (2009)
Journalism schools have had an increase in applications this year. Though the economy is a...
Subway Aid Falls Off Track, NYCity News Service (2009)
New York is expected to get $1 billion in transit funds as part of the...
My Journey to Washington D.C., WABC-TV EyeWitness News, New York, NY (2009)
I won tickets to the inauguration after adding my name to a lottery list hosted...
‘Storm’ Marches to its Own Beat, NYCity NewsService (2008)
Crisp snare drums bring the rain – and the bass drums bring the thunder. The...
Magazine
Fall Movie Guide, ESSENCE (2009)
In an unimaginable true story examining racial identity, Sophie Okonedo plays Sandra Laing, a Black...
In His Steps- Michael Jackson Tribute, ESSENCE (2009)
Michael Jackson Tribute
In His Steps: He was the muse of entertainers and revolutionized...
On the record with...Marlon Wayans, ESSENCE (2009)
The scion of comedy's royal family knows funny. But moviegoers shouldn't expect him to act...
Video Genius, ESSENCE (2009)
Video Genius:
Jackson's videos left an indelible mark with their jaw-dropping story lines and...
Shadow of a Shadow: An Interview with Fascious, INSIGHT (2009)
Combining poetry, hip-hop theater, and dance, Anthony “Fascious” Martinez recently debuted the revised version of...
Multimedia
Art Cars Take a New York Spin (2009)
AUDIO SLIDESHOW: Art cars rolled into New York as a promotion for “Automorphosis," a film...
LL Cool J: 'Michael Jackson Was a Funny Guy' (2009)
In between promoting his new partnership with Mastercard and his "Break In Your Jeans" campaign,...
Real People Send Birthday Greetings to President Obama (2009)
Today is President Barack Obama’s birthday! Imagine you could call him up at the White...
Post College Panic (2009)
Post College Panic is a blog that focuses on recent college grads in New York...
Weathering the Storm, Fundamentals of Interactive Journalism- Blog (2008)
Crisp snare drums bring the rain and the bass drums-they bring the thunder. The nervous...
News & Features
Art Cars Descend on New York, NBCNewYork.com (2009)
“The California Fantasy Van,” covered in 5,000 pieces of brass and $15,000 in coins, has...
FHA Could Be Next Up For Bailout, NBCNewYork.com (2009)
The Federal Housing Administration, which guarantees mortgages for millions of homeowners, may need a bailout...
"Humbled" Obama Accepts Nobel Prize, NBCNewYork.com (2009)
In a development that seemed to leave him as stunned as his critics, President Obama...
Project Runway Struts Into Gaming, NBCNewYork.com (2009)
Next spring you'll be able to "make it work" and strut your stuff down your...
"Courageous" Elizabeth Smart: Kidnapper Raped Me Daily, NBCNewYork.com (2009)
Elizabeth Smart testified in federal court today in Salt Lake City against her troubled abuser...
Radio
Web Radio Show: Terrence Stevens and In Arms Reach, Lives In Focus: Family Life Behind Bars Radio (2009)
Makeba was out so I hosted the show last night solo. I kicked things off...
Web Radio Show: “Drop the Rock”, Lives In Focus: Family Life Behind Bars Radio (2009)
This is the second show that I co-hosted. Our first guest was Caitlin Dunklee of...