NEWS ARTICLES
The following is a collection of my latest and most meaningful pieces writing. Each piece is unique in style and content and represents a distinct moment in my career. I hope you enjoy my work and I invite you to contact me with any questions.
Collegian: Bernie Sanders, AOC’s ‘Fighting Oligarchy’ rally draws crowd of 34,000 to Denver
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March 25th, 2025
Thousands of citizens from across Colorado made their way to Civic Center Park March 21 in what was described as the largest Democratic rally since former President Barack Obama's visit in 2008.
People gathered in lines that stretched multiple city blocks to hear independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and Democrat New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speak on their "Fighting Oligarchy" tour across the United States, as they rally the population against President Donald Trump's administration and the billionaires who support it.
"The most dangerous addiction in this country is the greed of the oligarchy," Sanders said as the crowd erupted in cheers.
August 4th, 2024
On a warm early summer afternoon on a Denver community field, young athletes practice football drills and run plays myriad times, adjusting their footwork, re-running their routes and taking the advice of a man who they hold in high regard.
John Bailey calls for a huddle, and boys from across the Aurora-Denver metro area eagerly gather around.
You can see from the rapt attention the boys give their coach how much they want to hear what they say. Bailey deftly switches from football moves to a pep talk about the importance of the opportunity the youth have laid out in front of them.
Bailey hopes his words resonate with the youth because he has had those opportunities for success in his own life.
The Aurora Sentinel: It's Always Kids Stuff with John Bailey
FOCO BLACK BUSINESSES: KONJO’S: AN ETHIOPIAN WOMAN’S DREAM FOR COMMUNITY AND UNITY.
November 20th, 2022
Hirut Crusan moved from Ethiopia to the United States with a dream to share her culture with a community in need of a fresh cup of Joe.
With her craft and culture in hand, Crusan opened up Konjo's Ethiopian Coffee in hopes of telling her story, and unite the different cultures of Fort Collins while doing it!
THE BLACK EXPERIENCE: HOW THE ARTS GIVE BLACK CULTURE A VOICE
Q&A: A BLACK COMMUNITY LEADER’S STORY WITH FORT COLLINS
October 3rd, 2022
The Black experience in the city of Fort Collins has been one filled with tense standoffs and promises left unmet.
With a history left mostly covered up and a community disconnected, many in the Black community here in Fort Collins have been left wondering why their culture has been ignored for so long.
Now, Jamal Skinner, the executive director of the Cultural Enrichment Center of Fort Collins has shed some of his insight on the state of the city.
