What was your first job as a journalist?
Sports talk show panelist for WYBC FM (94.3) in New Haven, Connecticut
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes, going back to elementary school through college
How is social media changing news?
Some for the good, some for the bad. The fact that there are "fake news" sites out there is very troubling
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
None
What does it mean to be a journalist?
It's very important. We all have a moral obligation to inform and make folks think
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Computer, Grammarly (app)
What's your favorite social network?
Facebook
Who do you wish followed you?
No one in particular
Why did you become a journalist?
To be informed and in turn, inform others
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No, but I did for my college newspaper
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Negro Leagues, HBCU sports, historical pieces
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Read as if your life depended on it. Whether it be websites, magazines, newspapers, etc.
What's your favorite drink?
Grape Hi-C
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Watching TV or a DVD
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Black Agenda Report
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That it's the "candy store" of journalism
