I’m from Marshall, a small East Texas town behind the pine tree curtain. I’m a journalist because I want to report on significant cultural moments that start conversations and document the cultural influences of who we are as Black people. I’ve had the honor of reporting on East Oakland for KALW, covering various topics, from the homeless crisis to local politics. I do this for my family and community because of them, I never settle for what I know and always ask questions.

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