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I Helped HFR Honor Teyana Taylor in 2024 Read It Here
I honored Harlem's favorite daughter for the iconic fashion platform.
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2025 Was The Year I Learned To Keep A Secret
It served me well.
Dec 31, 2025
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Key Recipes: I Tested A New Sangria Recipe At Thanksgiving - My Pickiest Friend Loved It
She would tell me if she didn’t - trust.
Nov 30, 2025
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Source Request: I'm Working On Three Stories This Week And I Need Your Help
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Key Reads: Your 2025 Met Gala Syllabus
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3 Ways I’m Protecting My Peace With Black Creativity
Jan 20, 2025
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Pitching me for Black History Month? It's Too Late, And You Know It
Feb 10, 2024
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People I Love Could Die Because Of Last Night And You're Pitching Me Hand Soap
Nov 6, 2024
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Buying Trash Bags From A Downtown Bodega Led Me To Writing For ESSENCE
Aug 13, 2024
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A Human Writer’s Perspective On Book Recs And How To Get Your Client On My Radar
I’ve recommended books that actually exist for national outlets for over a decade.
Jun 2, 2025
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Source Request: I'm Seeking Sustainability Crafter Sources For Good Housekeeping
Let's talk linen baby!
Jan 7
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Source Request: I'm Working On Three Stories This Week And I Need Your Help
Body dysmorphia, parenting, eating disorders, shame and judgement are being explored this week.
Dec 3, 2025
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Source Request: Seeking Mental Health Professionals (Doctors Preferred) To Comment On A Story Connected To Schizophrenia
This story has a quick turn-around. Contact me immediately if you have someone appropriate on your roster.
Oct 22, 2025
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We Need To Talk About "Founder-itis"
Access to capital doesn’t make you an expert in everything.
Oct 21, 2025
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My Editor Got Laid Off While I Was Filing A Story. Here’s Why I Finished Anyway.
Four interviews and several deep dives later, it’s in limbo. My faith isn’t.
Oct 18, 2025
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You Have 9 Hours To Watch Me Interview Avery Wilson Live for $5
Pull up and listen to us discuss the process.
Oct 11, 2025
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Dear Haters, CultureCon Is Not To Blame For Your Shiny Object Syndrome
Skipped peeing to take a selfie with Morris Chestnut? That’s on you.
Oct 8, 2025
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Source Request: I'm Urgently Looking For A Color Analyst
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Sep 24, 2025
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