I started working at CommunityBuild Ventures (CBV) back in August of 2021 as the Operations Manager. I did not know what to expect, however I was excited to be apart of a black firm. After doing my initial research about...
Healing: The Pathway We Are Taking to Personal, Social, and Societal change
As a Black leader in the marketing and communications industry, one of the most important skills I must have is to be observant. I must observe our context, understand the necessary things in history and use that to inform the...
Reflections on 2022, 2022 was a heavy year.
As I reflect on all that is 2022, I feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude, grief and hope. This was a critical transition year to see how our nation will move after the effects of COVID-19 and social justice protests...
POC In Hollywood Are Counting Profits, Hollywood’s Diversity Vacuum:
Hollywood has always been a tough place for black actors. White men have historically dominated the entertainment industry. Even when they do not overtly discriminate against black actors, the reality is that most roles are written with white actors envisioned...
The Little Mermaid Controversy and a Moment of Communal Healing for Black People
Less than a week after the trailer for the upcoming live-action remake of 1989 classic The Little Mermaid, it gained over two million “dislikes” on YouTube. It holds the record for the most disliked film trailer for any North American...
Finding My Way
Over the past 10+ years, both my professional and volunteer work has focused on racial equity at the intersection of art and culture. During the height of the global pandemic, I brought attention to the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta’s...
