Public voice/leader
As a leader, my work aims to foster alliances among individuals who are open to exploring the concept of awakening our powers.
It invites dialogue on how we can create true freedom for ourselves and those we love. By engaging authentically with one another, we can collectively navigate the complexities of our identities and the societal structures that impact our lives with greater knowledge of self.
Invited Talks
2026
2024
2023
2021
2020
2019
NCTE 3rd Annual Commemoration of Juneteenth Panelist Speaker, June 2023
Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation Distinguished Speaker, January 2023
19th Annual Deborah A. Ballam Symposium Panelist Speaker, May 2023
Linguistic Justice: Black Language, Literacy, Identity and Pedagogy book talk Facilitator and Moderator, April 2023
The Pulitzer Centers 1619 Project Impact Series, November 2024
Littler Mendelson Bollo Bi-Annual Retreat Guest Speaker, August 2021
Ohio Dominican University Martin Luther King Jr. Lecture: Featured Speaker, January 2020
Trinity Baptist Church Youth and Young Adult Enrichment Workshop Facilitator, March 2020
TEDxKingLincolnBronzeville ‘Level Up’: Speaker, October 2019
Volunteer and Community Activism
2024
2025
2022
2021
2019
2014
2013
2009
Diaspora: Truth From the Youth: Founder and Creative Director, 2025-present
Diaspora Black Cultural Program: Co-Founder, Creative Director and Advisor, 2013-present
Bronzeville Millennials: Black Women Story Project: Feature Participant, March 2024
NExT Hub Beyond the Book Club: Participant and Discussion Facilitator, June-Aug 2022
Raising Mothers ‘Mama’s Writing’ Publication: Feature Article, March 2024
Black Heroes and Heroines Through Story Time Lesson: Creator and Educator, Feb 2024
The Ohio State University EHE Inspire Podcast ‘Black English is Fire, Even in Class’: Feature Participant, Sept 21,2021
Gahanna Annual Poetry Slam: Judge, 2010-2014
TEDxKingLincolnBronzeville ‘Level Up’: Speaker, October 2019
Maroon Arts Group Write on FIRE!! Writers Residency: Writer, March 2019
Columbus City Readers: Instructor of Reading and Writing, June-Aug 2013
Forever Young and Gifted Literary Club: Founder and Facilitator, 2010-2013
Rise Sister Rise Committee Member and R.E.A.L. Woman of Columbus Member, 2011-2013
My Young Sister’s Empowerment Luncheon: Speaker, Mentor and Director, 2009-2010