LinkedIn • 25th April 2025

A Personal Note on Functional Depression

Yesterday, I saw the above meme that stopped me mid-scroll. It read, “Functional depression is real. You work, joke and take care of your family, yet mentally, you’re drowning in your own thoughts—and no one knows.” I’m not sure of the original author but I could relate to being present physically but not mentally in so many moments of the past few years; a ghost of myself that was never really seen in totality.

LinkedIn • 10th April 2025

Learning to Date Myself: A Personal Revelation

As the oldest of four and an only child for 10 years, I understand how to be alone. That’s part of the reason why I often say that, "I don’t believe in boredom… There’s always something to do." If not, my imagination has always carried me through to a good time all by myself or a moment of reflection that allows me to create. With that said, I not only enjoy time alone, I thrive in it.

The Shorty Awards • 20th February 2025

Brisk x Genius: Cold Takes Featuring Doja Cat - The Shorty Awards

Entered in Brand Partnership Category: To authentically build upon Brisk’s cultural impact and legacy, we created a custom content program that celebrated the brand's return to its roots by partnering with global superstar, Doja Cat, for a modernized take on their iconic Claymation visuals.

Genius • 14th November 2024

Cold Takes With Doja Cat, Pt 2: Coldest Beat

In part two of Genius' custom social series, Cold Takes with Doja Cat, the global superstar—in Claymated form—explains what's the coldest beat she ever rapped over.

Genius • 12th November 2024

Cold Takes With Doja Cat, Pt 1: Coldest Lyrics

In a nod to the return of Brisk Iced Tea's iconic Claymated spot, Genius created a special two-part social series where Doja Cat explains what's the coldest lyric she ever spit.

F A RAP CRITIC • 13th September 2024

30 Years Later, Did “Ready To Die” Instantly Make B.I.G. ‘King Of NY’? - Episode 66 ft. Anslem Rocque

Veteran journalist Anslem Samuel Rocque joins host Malik-16 to give a professional breakdown of The Notorious B.I.G.'s debut album. Ready to Die, in honor of its 30th anniversary.

LEVEL Man • 11th October 2023

Eight Gay Black Men Share Their Coming Out Journeys

While today’s generation is more accepting of the fluidity of how a person’s sexuality and gender identity can be defined, that doesn’t mean coming to terms with feeling “different” than your peers is any less stressful.

LEVEL Man • 4th August 2023

The Most Frustrating Aspects of Dating Men, According to Seven Black Women

Whether platonic or romantic, all (key word) healthy relationships have a common thread: The person(s) you’ve chosen to be a part of your life brings you some sort of joy. He or she serves a purpose and plays an active role in contributing to your happiness. Maybe not in everything, everywhere and all at once but for the most part that’s what makes them special. Otherwise, what’s the point?

LEVEL Man • 6th July 2023

7 Black Men on How Divorce Changed Them—For Better or Worse

To get insight on how “I do” evolves into “I’m done,” LEVEL reached out to several brothers for their honest perspective on what it was like going through a divorce or separation. Here’s what they had to say about how the better got worse.

LEVEL Man • 1st June 2023

The Science of Splitting Bills With a Partner, According to Eight Black Men

Should a "real man" pay for every single thing in a relationship while his partner spends only on herself?

Webby Awards • 15th May 2023

Ad Council LHNL - The Gentle Giant - 2023 WEBBY AWARD

“The Gentle Giant,” which features George Floyd’s sister Bridget Floyd, is part of the larger Love Lives On video campaign, which uses real stories to demonstrate how love perseveres through hate. The emotionally-charged spot discusses the siblings’ special relationship and spotlights the George Floyd Memorial Foundation, which Bridget launched to help fight for racial equity and justice.

LEVEL Man • 8th May 2023

How I Knew I Found My Life Partner, According to Seven Men

Dating typically falls into two distinct buckets: Dating for fun or dating with a purpose. We’re all familiar with the go-with-the-flow phase, but when playing the field (and biological clocks) gets old, people start to focus on building towards something a little more real.

LEVEL Man • 9th February 2023

My Estranged Father Just Died and My Feelings Are Complicated

How do you grieve someone you hardly knew?

Complex • 25th August 2022

Black Men, Get Your Mind Right

Bevel and non-profit Black Men Heal have partnered to help Black and Brown men prioritize their mental health and self-care.

Ad Council • 23rd June 2022

The Gentle Giant | Love Has No Labels | Ad Council

In this untold story of a sibling bond between a sister and brother, see how their love and legacy persevere through millions of acts of love from others. Every act of love can have an impact that lives on. Learn, act and support the fight for racial justice at lovehasnolabels.com. #loveliveson

Complex • 17th May 2022

Celebrity Dads Share the Secrets to a Perfect Father’s Day

Celebrity trainer Jamal Liggin and pro football player Kevin Byard reflect on what they’ve learned from fatherhood and the importance of a signature scent.

Complex • 16th May 2022

The Live-Action ‘Halo’ Series Delivers High Impact Sci-Fi Storytelling

Halo fans get to see their beloved Master Chief as never before in the new Paramount+ live-action Sci-Fi series, which gives fans a new and intimate view.

Complex • 5th May 2022

From Superheroes to Queens, These Are The Best TV Moms Right Now

In honor of mothers everywhere and for all that they do and all that they sacrifice, check out the list of the best and diverse television mothers.

Complex • 15th April 2022

Claima Stories Dares Entrepreneurs to Dream Big

Through storytelling and community outreach, Bimma Williams and BJ Frogozo’s podcast encourages Black and Brown creatives to not just chase their dreams but how to catch them.

The New York Times • 26th February 2022

The Enduring Significance of Jumping the Broom - PRESS

Once a symbolic way for enslaved people in the American South to recognize their marriages, modern couples say that this tradition is a way to honor those who did it before them.