The Blume EffectApril 3, 2020
This story profiles Brittanie Alexandria, the founder and head designer of Ginger Blume -- a Brooklyn based jewelry brand started in the summer of 2019. Of the brand Alexandria said she didn't have a specific vision of what her customer base would look like, but pictured someone "who Is naturally beautiful, and is looking to accompany their natural beauty." The article was published as apart of the Quaint Revolt April 2020 zine. This article was written for Quaint Revolt Magazine during my time on the fashion editorial team. Converting Hate to HopeApril 18, 2018
Jimmy Lam joins the over 700,000 Americans who have been subjected to conversion therapy at some point in their life. According to a study conducted by The Williams Institute, 8 percent of Americans believe that conversion therapy can change a person’s sexual orientation, although it has been denounced by nearly all major medical and psychological associations in America. |
Screen Print ResistanceNovember 19, 2019
Throughout history, T-Shirts have been used as a way to express and promote one's political beliefs. Clothing has always woven its way into political discourse, acting as a social mirror for one's beliefs and since the creation of the t-shirt, it has always been a means of social commentary. In this article for Quaint Revolt Magazine, I detailed the history of the political T-shirt and it's importance in social commentary and political fashion. This article was written for Quaint Revolt Magazine during my time on the fashion editorial team. Whiting Out HistoryNovember 8, 2016
Gentrification is not just for big cities and older residents of the neighborhood Lincolnville, in historic Saint Augustine's downtown region know this best, as they've watched the cities once historic black neighborhood become integrated with new families moving in and old families being pushed out. |
The Pendulum SwingDecember 10, 2019
In fall of 2019, Melissa Marra-Alvarez curated the Minimalism/Maximalism exhibition at the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology. The exhibit featured a history of the different eras of minimalist and maximalist fashion throughout the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. Having a critical look at the exhibition, I offer a review on the venue, pieces displayed and layout of the exhibit. This article was written for Quaint Revolt Magazine during my time on the fashion editorial team. The Stigma of Mental Illness Often Prevents Many from Seeking HelpJuly 10, 2017
In 2009, Garren Fain moved from Columbia, S.C., where a new job opportunity awaited his mom in Atlanta, Ga. He was in seventh grade when his familiarity with the world was abruptly shifted. |
America Has a Human Trafficking Problem and Homeless Youth are Most VulnerableAugust 5, 2017
Human trafficking is the fastest-growing criminal issue in the world. Homeless youths are particularly vulnerable to becoming victims of both sex and labor trafficking, and while they have often been seen as an invisible population, leaving them under-counted for years, they are anything but absent. |
Nassar's Case Hits Close to Home for Flagler SeniorJanuary 29, 2018
On Jan. 24, Larry Nassar, the national team doctor of USA Gymnastics, was convicted and sentenced to 175 years in prison. |
Where Have the Butterflies Gone?December 2, 2016
Fall in Florida marks the beginning of the migration of monarch butterflies from their northern home to the winter vacation spot in the Sierra Madre Mountains. Unfortunately, since the mid-1990s, 90 percent of our migrating monarchs have vanished. |