Texas Law Magazine: Beacon of Hope

Illustation for Texas Law Magazine, which article describes the life and work of Darren Walker, a prominent philanthropist and former president of the Ford Foundation. (illustration is placed in the magazine opening)

New York Times Book Review: A Poet Tours American History, With the Devil at His Side

Illustration for NYT’s Sunday Book Review of Kevin Young’s new poetry collection, “Night Watch,” reimagines Dante’s “Inferno” through the lens of Black American experiences.

Edutopia: With Men Abandoning Teaching, What’s the Cost to Boys?

Illustrations for Edutopia about the decline of male teachers, particularly male teachers of color, negatively impacts boys’ education and development.

Acacia Magazine: Excerpt from "Salutation Road" by Salma Ibrahim

Illustration for Acacia Magazine for an excerpt from Salutation Road, a book by Salma Ibrahim.

Bloomberg Businessweek: Election Package

Cover + illustrations for the 2024 Election package.

Hammer + Hope: The Punishment System And Fascism Go Hand In Hand

Illustration for Hammer & Hope about how fascism is maintained through the prison industrial complex, which uses imprisonment, policing, and surveillance to maintain social control.

New York Times Book Review: Danez Smith’s “Bluff”

This review of Danez Smith’s poetry collection “Bluff” explores the tension between poetry’s value and its limitations. The collection critiques the commodification of poetry and the poet’s role in perpetuating systemic issues.

Hammer + Hope: Men In Hip-Hop Won’t Change The Tune On Consent

Art for Hammer & Hope. The article discusses the lack of meaningful discourse surrounding consent violations against men in hip-hop, using Drake’s leaked video and Diddy’s sexual misconduct allegations as examples.

The Triumph of Paddington Inc - The New Statesman

How Paddington Bear became one of Britain’s most recognizable international brands.

Why Paddington Bear is one of Britain’s most distinctive international brands.

The Atlantic: What Awaits A Harris Presidency

What Awaits A Harris Presidency

Illustration for The Atlantic. A potential Harris presidency will likely face significant foreign policy challenges, including a global security crisis involving a growing alignment of Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea against the United States.

SPLC - Year in Hate & Extremism Report 2023: The Struggle for Inclusive Education

The essay describes Florida's efforts to control public education and promote a white, straight, and cisgender narrative. The article highlights the state's ban on inclusive curriculum, LGBTQ+ representation, and discussions of race and racism.

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The Atlantic: How It All Went Wrong For Eric Adams

An essay about New York City Mayor Eric Adams, a former NYPD captain, faces challenges in his second year in office. His once-high approval ratings have declined due to issues like the influx of asylum-seeking migrants and a federal investigation into his campaign fundraising.

Sojourners Magazine: Linnentown

The article describes the history of the Linnentown neighborhood in Athens, Georgia, and the efforts to provide reparations to its descendants. The article highlights the city's public apology for the forced removal of Linnentown residents and its commitment to investing in communities of color.

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NYT Magazine: The Best Parts of Being a Football Fan Are Off the Field

The article explores the allure of being a football fan, highlighting how fans often focus on aspects beyond the actual gameplay.

Buzz Feed: Ethnic Rhinoplasty

An in-depth analysis of the reasons behind the increasing popularity of ethnic rhinoplasty among women.

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NBC News - Black Generational Land

Predatory developers often target Black families whose ancestral lands lack clear ownership. However, more families are now securing deeds to preserve their land and build real wealth.

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NYT Magazine: Culture Issue - Can Black Literature Escape the Representation Trap?

The essay discusses the publishing industry’s recent embrace of diversity, fueled by the Black Lives Matter movement, has led to a surge in Black literature. However, this “golden age of representation” poses challenges for Black writers, who face pressure to conform to marketable stereotypes.

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Yahoo News - Why aren't there more Black women in clinical trials?

This essay explores the underrepresentation of Black women in clinical trials. Despite their willingness to participate, Black women are frequently overlooked and excluded from these trials.

The Baffler - India’s Beef with Beef

An essay about the suppression of beef consumption in India.

NYT Op-Ed - "What Oprah Winfrey Knows About American History That Tucker Carlson Doesn’t"

An essay about the theory surrounding white-power violence.

The New York Times Book Review: Teju Cole

Book review for Teju Cole’s novel “Tremors”.

The New York Times Magazine — "Black Men Don’t Do Therapy. Or So I Thought."

Ismail Muhammad’s insightful essay in The New York Times Magazine (Therapy Issue) explores the complexities of therapy and his transformative journey.

The New York Times - Does the Meaning of a Song Change Depending on Who Wrote It?

Illustration for an essay about who wrote the African-American spiritual “Sweet Little Jesus Boy”.

Poetry Foundation

Not a Game

Illustration for the review of Terrence Hayes’s relase of his two books, Watch Your Language (Penguin, 2023) and So To Speak (Penguin, 2023).

The New York Times Magazine's Screenland

A bi-weekly collage illustration for the NYT Magazine’s Screenland column.

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Year: 2021 -

When James Baldwin Was a ‘Has-Been’

A never-aired interview with the writer emerges — at a moment when we’re as attentive to him as ever.

The Magical Thinking Behind Gun Culture

Illustration for New York Times Magazine's column, Screenland. Essay about the Buffalo shooting and what it reveals.

The Best Parts of Being a Football Fan Are Off the Field

The N.F.L. season began with dramatic injuries. Luckily, for the league, we fans focus our energy on so many things besides the actual gameplay. (2023)

Sojourners - Why Black Resurrection Matters

Illustration for Sojourners is an online magazine by an ecumenical Christian media and advocacy organization that works towards social and racial justice. Essay discusses the value and survival of Black life.

The Atlantic - The Family Who Tried to End Racism Through Adoption

Illustration for The Atlantic, book review of Skinfolk, that discusses the Guterl family adopting a child from every race.

Yahoo News - Why aren't there more Black women in clinical trials?

Illustration for Yahoo News on why Black women are underrepresented in clinical trials.

New York Times Op - When Everyone Around You Is Talking About the End, Talk About Black History

Illustration for New York Times Op-ed about survival and race relations.

Religion & Politics // The Politicization of the Catholic Clergy Abuse Crisis

Created illustrations for the online journal and magazine, Religion & Politics (now, ARC), for their printed anthology celebrating 10 years (2013-2023) of the digital magazine. The illustrations were based on an essay written in 2018, here I was asked to add an element of visual depth to the topic.

Cloud Support - Wired Magazine

Illustration for Wired Magazine's monthly tech advice column called Cloud Support, "If Someone Is Typing, Then Stops … Can I Ask Why?"

This American Life: Talking While Black

Illustration for This American Life. Host Emanuele Berry shares stories about Black people who got tangled up in this current backlash in both extreme and very personal ways.

New York Times Book Review "My Book Was Censored in China. Now It’s Blacklisted — in Texas"

Illustration for NYT. Andrew Solomon pens an essay about his book blacklisted–a book on the contemporary issues with LGBTQ youth.

LA Times Op-Ed: Without context, COVID tallies are misleading

In this LA Times Op-Ed essay by Jim Downs, he tries to reframe the COVID-19 deaths.

A Supreme Court That Has Gone Wrong

Collage illustration for the essay “A Supreme Court That Has Gone Wrong” by Melvin I. Urofsky.

Client. The New York Times

Written by: Melvin I. Urofsky

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Year: 2021

"Forbidden Knowledge" for Mother Jones Magazine

Collage illustration for the essay, Forbidden Knowledge for Mother Jones, both print magazine and online.

Client: Mother Jones Magazine

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Year: 2021

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Black Valedictorians and the Toxic Trope of Black Exceptionalism

Collage illustration for the essay, “Black Valedictorians and the Toxic Trope of Black Exceptionalism” by Samuel Getachew.

Client: The New York Times

Writer: Samuel Getachew

AD: Arsh Razuiddin

Year: 2021

How the Cookout Became a Pillar of Cuisine and Culture in Black America

Three collage illustrations for the essay “How the Cookout Became a Pillar of Cuisine and Culture in Black America” for Travel + Leisure.

Client: Travel + Leisure

Writer: Andrea Byrd

Year: 2021

Prayers for The White Table

Illustration collage for book cover, “The Adura Circle: Prayers For The White Table”.

Client: Michelle Hunton

Year: 2021

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"We’ve Spent Over a Decade Researching Guns in America. This Is What We Learned."

Collage illustration for the essay “We’ve Spent Over a Decade Researching Guns in America. This Is What We Learned” by Madison Armstrong and Jennifer Carlson. Debut in The New York Times Sunday Review.

Client: The New York Times

Writer: Madison Armstrong, Jennifer Carlson

AD: Arsh Raziuddin

Year: 2021