Style, Spirit & Soul
Lifestyle - ESSENCE (Print & Digital)
The Project: I pitched, reported, wrote and functioned as the editor on record for this six-page feature celebrating the history, style and pride of the beloved homecoming at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). I also pitched the photo editor who worked on the feature, Adreinne Waheed, and she researched and curated all images for this article. In short, I worked on every part of this package from conception to completion.
My Role: Waheed and I worked together closely to ensure there was a balanced representation of current and vintage images from more than a dozen institutions. Extensive research was conducted prior to penning the story. I interviewed prominent HBCU alums, a museum CEO and even Oscar-winning costume designer Ruth Carter for this feature. The article gained a large amount of interest with thought leaders throughout a span of ages. As a result I was invited to discuss the story in an interview on So Thoro TV in September 2022.
Read the story here.
