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For Atlanta Journal-Constitution, a rundown of the second annual celebration of changemakers that work to achieve the collective benefit for residents of Atlanta's westside [Published March 29, 2024].

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For HuffPost, a profile on the actor about Broadway, being a Black queer actor in show business, and his latest role on the BET+ series Diarra From Detroit [Published March 28, 2024].

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For Atlanta Journal-Constitution, an oral history of the song and dance craze [Published March 27, 2024].

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For Atlanta Journal-Constitution, a rundown of the Black Culture franchise's first event featuring the film's Grammy-winning producer [Published March 27, 2024].

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For Atlanta Journal-Constitution, a rundown of the Grammy-winning rapper, record executive, and actor's ties to the city of Atlanta [Published March 26, 2024].

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For Atlanta Journal-Constitution, some fans and veteran music executive Larkin Arnold discuss the legendary singer and frontman's retirement from performing after more than five decades in music [Published March 23, 2024].

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For Atlanta Journal-Constitution, a preview of the annual craft beer and sneakerhead collaboration with founder Craig Stroud and beer writer Dennis "Ale Sharpton" Byron that celebrates the Nike Air Max shoe [Published March 21, 2024].

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For Atlanta Journal-Constitution, a conversation with the director and writer behind the controversial satire and Sundance Film Festival favorite starring Justice Smith [Published March 14, 2024].

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For Atlanta Journal-Constitution, a recap of the event hosted by the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation, The Sero Project, The Counter Narrative Project and Gilead Sciences to raise awareness on HIV criminalization reform [Published Mar. 11, 2024].

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For Atlanta Journal-Constitution (my debut as full-time Black Culture Reporter), a recap of the much anticipated 77th annual event for Black hair and beauty professionals' return after a four-year absence [Published Feb. 28, 2024].

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For my American Theatre Magazine debut (also published in the Winter Issue), distinguished alumni, faculty, and students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) discuss how training prepared them for success [Published Feb. 22, 2024].

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For Atlanta Journal-Constitution, spoke with network founder/CEO Alfred C. Liggins III, President Michelle Rice, & various talent about the brand's history, how it's celebrating two decades on-air, and what the future holds [Published Feb. 21, 2024].

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For Atlanta Journal-Constitution, a rundown of the celebrations around the city honoring the Grammy-winning superstar following his record-breaking halftime show performance [Published Feb. 15, 2024].

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For Atlanta Journal-Constitution, spoke with the founder and executive producer of the annual event now in its 25th year that celebrates music, faith and football [Published Feb. 9, 2024].

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For Atlanta Journal-Constitution, took a trip down the 30-year journey with the people who led the multitalented Grammy-winning entertainer to the halftime show [Published Feb. 8, 2024].

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For HuffPost, spoke with filmmakers Carlos Lopez Estrada and Zac Manuel on their creative process, touring with the Grammy-winning performer, and becoming an official selection at Toronto International Film Festival ahead of its cable debut [Published Jan. 30, 2024].

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For GRAMMY.com, a rundown of the 2024 Atlanta Chapter celebration and comments from a number of the performers, members, executive team and local politicians [Published Jan. 30, 2024].