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What I learned from virtual Hostile Environment Awareness Training for journalists from IWMF

I received virtual HEAT (Hostile Environment Awareness Training) for journalists offered by the International Women’s Media Foundation.

Nov 11, 2020

A black and white photo of police with shields facing protesters.

Nov 11, 2020

Published in
Asparagus Magazine

Turning Up the Volume on Greener Guitars

Guitars are traditionally made from “tonewoods.” Their growing scarcity has experts looking at other options

Feb 10, 2022

A field of grass filled with tree stumps and logs of their trunks beside them. A truck carrying logs is driving through the path that has been cleared in the middle of the field. There is a cluster of trees in the background, behind which is another field cleared of trees, behind which is another cluster of tree.

Feb 10, 2022

Press protection, justice for Jamal Khashoggi should be Biden priorities

In October 2018, journalist Jamal Khashoggi was brutally killed in the Saudi Arabian consulate in Turkey. He was getting paperwork he…

Mar 4, 2021

Press protection, justice for Jamal Khashoggi should be Biden priorities

Mar 4, 2021

Journalists: Safety gear available through emergency grant from IWMF

A grant from the International Women’s Media Foundation allowed me to buy safety gear. IWMF offers grants and resources for journalists.

Jan 11, 2021

Journalists: Safety gear available through emergency grant from IWMF

Jan 11, 2021

You don’t have to be a professional writer to contribute to a pandemic archive

You don’t have to be a professional writer for your pandemic story to become history. Keep records and art for yourself or for archives.

May 21, 2020

A woman wearing a black mask and glasses carries a camera down the street.

May 21, 2020

20+ gift ideas for journalists

Have you ever struggled with gift ideas for journalists around Christmastime or birthdays? These ideas span a broad budget range.

Nov 30, 2019

A camera, journals, pencil, glasses and binoculars sit with other items on a wooden surface.

Nov 30, 2019

Top 3 places to learn journalism skills for free online

Not all journalists go to J-school. Here are three places you can boost your journalism skills online — for free.

Nov 14, 2019

Scrabble letters read, ‘Back to school.’ Nearby text says, “Top 3 places to learn journalism skills for free.”

Nov 14, 2019

Life and legacy of John Henry Merrick, founder of NC Mutual and a leader of Black Wall Street

Merrick helped create Durham’s Black Wall Street in the 1900s, supporting a powerful community of black business owners.

Sep 5, 2019

Tall buildings rise into the sky. Black-and-white photo.

Sep 5, 2019

Published in
The Startup

How to set (reasonable) goals as a freelancer

Setting goals as a freelancer doesn’t stifle your creativity — it can help you grow your business. Learn how to set reasonable goals as a…

Aug 14, 2019

How to set (reasonable) goals as a freelancer

Aug 14, 2019

Female journalists face increasing danger, threats

Reporters frequently find ourselves knocking on strangers’ doors. Female journalists face more danger than males in their profession…

Jun 5, 2019

Female journalists face increasing danger, threats

Jun 5, 2019

I. S.

I. S.

Freelance journalist and former newspaper reporter. Writes about the government, historical perspectives, education, the environment and investigative news.

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