STORIES
STORIES
Storytelling is and has always been fundamental to the human experience, whether as a way of self-expression or to record histories and cultures. For me, storytelling is way to resist the brokenness of the world by using it to uphold human dignity, keep power accountable, build understanding and share beauty. I’ve had the great honor of writing about religion, politics, education, contemporary art and social justice issues for a variety of publications, including the Miami Herald, Facing South, Covering Religion, the Midtown Gazette, Hill Magazine and the Arkansas Traveler. Below are a few pieces that reflect my best work:
McClatchy Media
‘Un-American’ ICE raids on sacred spaces must end, says suit by religious groups. Miami Herald, July 28, 2025
What is the Johnson Amendment? What to know as IRS changes tax exemptions. Miami Herald, July 9, 2025
What do Americans think of Pope Leo XIV a month into his papacy? What poll finds. Miami Herald, June 16, 2025
Early clues hint how Pope Leo may lead Catholic Church. What did experts notice? Miami Herald, May 9, 2025
Trump’s anti-Christian bias task force begins. Here’s what they’re watching for. Miami Herald, April 23, 2025
Pope Francis was popular in US with many groups, data shows. What won them over? Miami Herald, April 21, 2025
Does Trump’s anti-Christian bias executive order favor one religion? What experts say. Miami Herald, February 10, 2025
Trump immigration order ‘invades our sacred space,’ Quaker groups say in lawsuit. Miami Herald, January 27, 2025
The Catholic voting gap was the largest in decades, polls show. Whom did they choose? Miami Herald, November 6, 2024
Does theology impact Black churches’ involvement in elections? What experts say. Miami Herald, October 14, 2024
God is mentioned in every state constitution but not the US Constitution. Why? Miami Herald, September 30, 2024
Could Evangelicals for Harris group sway the presidential election? Experts weigh in. Miami Herald, August 22, 2024
Columbia Journalism School
The Magical World Built By My Grandma. Telling True Stories in Sound, May 15, 2024
Remembering a First Love: A Story 26 Years in the Making. Covering Religion, April 14, 2024
New State Law Requires Museums to Identify Nazi-Looted Art. The Midtown Gazette, November 21, 2022
New Drop-In Center Opens in Chelsea Despite Community Pushback. The Midtown Gazette, October 20, 2022
Broadway is Bustling; Sensory-Friendly Shows, Not So Much. The Midtown Gazette, September 29, 2022
Facing South
A ‘political issue’: Arkansas becomes the latest state to target AP African American Studies. Facing South, September 26, 2023