Poetry
Where There Are Flowers and the Moon
Love is always waiting to be found in the most unlikely places, even in our grief. In my debut poetry collection, I explore the dualities of loss and love, and the tender hopefulness found in-between. Each line aims to create a sense of wistful nostalgia for the people and places that may be gone but are held dear in our hearts. Buy your copy today at Folkwayspress.com!
First-Person Narratives
These personal essays explore my life experiences through a critical lens.
Pollard: ‘I Haven’t Breathed in Years’
Inside Lacrosse, 2020
Pollard: ‘I Had to Break in Order for Athletic Staff to Properly Recognize My Pain’
Inside Lacrosse, 2020
Bone & Marrow, 2020
Bone & Marrow, 2020
Let’s Talk About Situationships
The Week, 2018
How the Obamas Helped Normalize the ‘Black Family’
Blavity, 2017
Reported Stories
These reported articles cover complex topics such as relationships, caregiving, politics and more.
Intergenerational Housing Is on the Rise. Can It Provide Better Care and Affordable Living?
NYMI SOJO, 2024
Colin Asare-Appiah’s New Cocktail Festival Wants to Celebrate the Flavors of Africa’
Liquor.com, 2024
Why Marriage Separation Can Be a Good Thing
MindBodyGreen, 2022
How Redlining Has Helped Structure Your Lacrosse Team
Inside Lacrosse, 2021
Why Do Humans Kiss Each Other? Here’s the Science of Kissing
MindBodyGreen, 2020
Sorry, White People: Black Women Are Not Trying to Save You
The Week, 2018
Healing Syracuse: Where to Begin?
WAER, 2015