Category: viz journalism

Whew, I made it! Not just to the end of this class or to the end of this semester, but to the end of my collegiate career at Howard University. It was a bittersweet, but joyful moment reflecting on all I've accomplished these past three years while constructing my interactive resume. To give some background, … Continue reading Nyah Marshall’s Timeline of Powerful Storytelling: Interactive Resume

Many of us have heard about the lost City of Greenwood, Oklahoma, home to the Black Wall Street.  An entire community of Black businesses, homes, churches and schools were destroyed., burned down and had to be abandoned because a white woman claimed a Black man had attacked her. Unfortunately, the story of the Tulsa Massacre … Continue reading Lost, But Unforgotten Black Towns

“The people of New Jersey can’t use what should be one of their greatest natural resources because it was stolen from them by corporate greed years ago," said U.S. Sen.  and former Newark mayor, Cory Booker, who spoke on the environmental racism the city suffers from. “I’ve said it before and I will say it … Continue reading Environmental Injustice in Newark: New Jersey’s Biggest Crime Scene

The Story of Malcolm X/Meridian Hill Park This week I visited Malcolm X Park, or Meridian Hill Park depending on who you ask. Despite it being about a 20 minute walk from me, I’ve never been to this historically significant national park that sits on a hill in the middle of Washington. The story Malcolm … Continue reading What’s in Front of You?: A Day at Malcolm X Park

Howard University Students,  you pass it everyday on your way down the hill walking away from the School of Business. It’s across from the Ira Aldridge Theater and always holds an array of snacks, treats and drinks. It’s something that’s almost always at your disposal through rain, shine, cold and heat—have you ever stopped and … Continue reading Spotlighting Howard Gems: Fahmatalie’s Snack Cart

Welcome back everyone to In Black and Write! It’s officially mid-semester, meaning I am less than two months ways from graduation! Among the courses that I’ve had to take this semester—my last semester as an undergrad at Howard University— Visual Journalism has been one of the most enriching ones. This course has helped me to … Continue reading Mid-Semester Mindfulness: #huvizjourn reflection

Starring Jaida Marshall, fashion designer Step into the world of Jaida Marshall, a self taught fashion designer who aspires to be a renowned street-wear designer.  I often like to say that the world revolves around Black creativity—from the songs at the top of the charts, the viral dances on social media, the trendy slang being … Continue reading A Creative’s Diary Pt.1

To be able to create our own narratives is something that Black women weren't always able to do, which is why now, when we see it in the media it is important to recognize it, highlight it and celebrate it. For this reason, in honor of Black History Month and to celebrate Black women everywhere, … Continue reading Owning Our Narratives: Black Women in Media 2022

This past holiday season I temporarily deleted my Instagram and Twitter from my phone, spent two months in my childhood home with my family and just appreciated being able to wake up with no pressing obligations. Life has been moving overwhelmingly fast lately and I needed that time to stop, breathe, appreciate what I have … Continue reading Slowing Down

As I've grown as a storyteller and person, I've learned to value the creative outlets this digital age has provided. With knowing how much I write, I can't imagine how hard it'd be for me to be confined by newspaper word limits and page space. This is why I appreciate the art of blogging; as … Continue reading Blogging Tips That’ll Stick