Here are a list of my published works in digital and print media

  • Spring 2019 Cover

With Every Stroke, Gaining Confidence In And Out of The Water

The Extra Stigma of Mental Illness for African Americans

10 Historic Black Landmarks To Visit In The USA

A Guide To Gifting Whiskey For Every Occassion

How Sofreh’s Nasim Alikhani Honors Iranian Cooking Traditions, In Five Dishes

Businesses bet on Black culture amid demands for racial justice. Now experts warn Juneteenth is next be whitewashed

The cultural impact of Sailor Moon: How a ’90s Japanese anime inspired generations of fans and spun into a global merchandising empire worth billions

Guardian abuse is nothing new for vulnerable people of color. How Britney Spears’ case amplifies the fight for their rights

MTV ‘Cribs’ just returned to television 20 years after its original debut. But ‘wealth porn’ may not have the same appeal to a new generation.

While white influencers ‘blackfish’ to build buzz, Black creatives say co-opting their culture is costly

A Nigerian designer’s leather handbags have become an ‘it’ accessory for people from around the world

Black artists are banking on NFTs to diversify the industry and create community

Ari Lennox accused Amsterdam airport officials of profiling her. For many Black tourists, racism abroad is a harsh reality

How Netflix’s Live-Action Cowboy Bebop Compares To The Original

A New Yorker’s Journey to South Carolina to Retrace Her Gullah Roots

The Best Hot Wings Are Made in Memphis

1, 2, 3: Martinique Destination Guide

Contemporary African American performances, art and restaurants provide insight into the unwritten chapters of American life. (also featured in February 2021 print issue)

24 Hours in San Miguel de Allende

This City Is One of the Best in the World for Street Art And Artists

The African American Origins of One Of America’s Most Iconic Dishes

This Is What a $15,000 per Night Hotel Room Looks Like

A Luxury Post-Pandemic Stay on a Private Island in the Maldives

What a Trip to China Taught Me About Cultural Appreciation

This Black Woman Launched Her Own Wellness-Focused Travel Brand

A Music Lover’s Guide to Nashville’s Soul

Discovering Black Art In Chicago

Four African-American Chefs On The Importance of Juneteenth

How Kenya Is Becoming A Nation of Coffee Drinkers

How African-American Chefs Are Revitalizing The Baltimore Food Scene

Inside An Chodye’ La: Where Soup Is The Main Fish

Your Trip to Martinique: The Complete Guide

The 10 Best Restaurants To Try In Martinique

The Top Foods To Try In Martinique

The Top 14 Things To Do In Martinique

The Best Beaches In Martinique

A Rhum Lover’s Guide to Martinique

How to Spend a Long Literary Weekend in Edinburgh

Meet 5 Black Women Paving the Way for Vegan Soul Food

Dine Like The Diaspora: Get A Taste of Africa At These Harlem Restaurants

What to Know If You’re Planning a Solo Vacation to Jamaica, According to Experts

How to Have an Alternative Spring Break You’ll Never Forget

These Romantic Villas Will Make Your Honeymoon Dreams Come True

How to Celebrate Black History Around the World

How to Celebrate Lunar New Year Around the World

Where to Go for a Romantic Getaway in the New Year

Tried and True Tips for the Natural-Hair Traveler

Jazz With a Side of Soul Food: A Harlem Supper Club Gets Revamped

Montreal Nightlife: Seven of the City’s Best Bars and Clubs

New York City’s Best Kept Holiday Secrets

A Walking Tour of Harlem’s Literary History

27 Hit Harlem Restaurants to Try

The Surprising Origins of Horchata

American Mukbang: Why Do We Love To Watch People Eat?

How to Land a Date Via Instagram Without Being Creepy

The Art of Being the Perfect Wedding Date

I Dated a Man Who Fetishized Me for Being ‘Exotic’

Why Your Next Date Needs to Be at a Strip Club

New Orleans neighborhoods to explore beyond the French Quarter

African Tourism Boards Often See the American Traveler as White

Meet New York City’s Director of Nightlife – Yes, That’s a Job

An art walk through San Miguel de Allende

How to spend 48 hours in Cape Town

A weekender’s guide to Chicago