PinnedWhat I learned from virtual Hostile Environment Awareness Training for journalists from IWMFI received virtual HEAT (Hostile Environment Awareness Training) for journalists offered by the International Women’s Media Foundation.Nov 11, 2020Nov 11, 2020
Published inAsparagus MagazineTurning Up the Volume on Greener GuitarsGuitars are traditionally made from “tonewoods.” Their growing scarcity has experts looking at other optionsFeb 10, 2022Feb 10, 2022
Press protection, justice for Jamal Khashoggi should be Biden prioritiesIn October 2018, journalist Jamal Khashoggi was brutally killed in the Saudi Arabian consulate in Turkey. He was getting paperwork he…Mar 4, 2021Mar 4, 2021
Journalists: Safety gear available through emergency grant from IWMFA grant from the International Women’s Media Foundation allowed me to buy safety gear. IWMF offers grants and resources for journalists.Jan 11, 2021Jan 11, 2021
You don’t have to be a professional writer to contribute to a pandemic archiveYou 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, 2020May 21, 2020
20+ gift ideas for journalistsHave you ever struggled with gift ideas for journalists around Christmastime or birthdays? These ideas span a broad budget range.Nov 30, 2019Nov 30, 2019
Top 3 places to learn journalism skills for free onlineNot all journalists go to J-school. Here are three places you can boost your journalism skills online — for free.Nov 14, 2019Nov 14, 2019
Life and legacy of John Henry Merrick, founder of NC Mutual and a leader of Black Wall StreetMerrick helped create Durham’s Black Wall Street in the 1900s, supporting a powerful community of black business owners.Sep 5, 2019Sep 5, 2019
Published inThe StartupHow to set (reasonable) goals as a freelancerSetting 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, 2019Aug 14, 2019
Female journalists face increasing danger, threatsReporters frequently find ourselves knocking on strangers’ doors. Female journalists face more danger than males in their profession…Jun 5, 2019Jun 5, 2019