What does it mean to be a journalist?
To seek and share the truth and examine the intricacies of how power structures impact our lives.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Paragraph form is preferred.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
WordPress, Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Canva, Photoshop
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter
Who do you wish followed you?
Beyoncé.
Why did you become a journalist?
It's what I love to do. Plain and simple.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
I was the media and culture editor.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
As of right now, my Doja Cat essay for Billboard. The best is still yet to come.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime via email is fine.
What's your favorite drink?
Cocoa tea
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Vibe
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That we get to choose which pictures are used for headlines