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feature writing

Welcome to the feature writing section! Please scroll to explore or click on an image to read the story behind the story.

Black churches in Detroit slow to accept LGBTQ people. A story for BLAC Detroit Magazine.

Rise in gun violence in Detroit, Michigan.

Men in New York City and around the world are finding sexual freedom by locking their privates up.

Exploring Michigan's five nudist resorts. A story for HOUR Detroit.

Sex trafficking and human trafficking in Detroit.

Detroiters are known for their distinct style. A new design initiative wants to turn the city into a fashion capitol.

A story examining multiple generations of homelessness in Detroit.

Art institutions such as the Gagosian, The Whitney, The Frick and The Met invest expand their publishing businesses.

LGBTQ Writers Find Their Voice at Lambda Literary Retreat

Tiny Reparations Books by Phoebe Robinson makes a big impact in the publishing industry.

Slussen Bridge project in Stockholm, Sweden, advances city's walkability.

Gay sex party organizers in New York City help stop monkeypox outbreak.

Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage is having a moment thanks to federal funding.

ENR 2023 Top International Design Firms.

Slave Play review of hit Broadway play.

essay writing

Welcome to the essay writing section! Please scroll to explore or click on an image to read the story behind the story.

Lil Nas X and Black queerness.

Being an ally to the LGBTQ community can be more complicated than you think.

Growing up in a Black household in Detroit where gender and sexuality were fixed.

Do New York City gay men have too many options at their fingertips?

Surviving a gay circuit party requires you to take control of the situation to have fun.

CROWN Act is a litmus test for the workplace and the construction industry.

David Bowie takes on toxic masculinity in “Boys Keep Swinging.”

editing

Welcome to the editing section! A note about this section: For me editing is about creating a cohesive package, from cover photo to cover lines and design to detailed graphics, copy and story selection. I have held editor-in-chief, line editor and copy editor roles.

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