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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

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Nov 11, 2020

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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

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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

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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

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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

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May 21, 2020

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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

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Nov 30, 2019

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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

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Nov 14, 2019

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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

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Sep 5, 2019

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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

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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

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

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