Published Work

Afghan Refugees Look for Hope in Santa Clarita

Reflections of the L.A. uprising: Tom’s Market owner discusses the evolution of area stores

Ajmal Rezai waits with family near International airport in Kabul to escape Tablian regime.

Following arduous journeys fleeing the Taliban regime, Afghan refugees find community support in California as they struggle with past trauma.

Reflections of the L.A. uprising: Tom’s Market owner discusses the evolution of area stores

Destroyed car in front of Tom's Liquor Store on fire during 1992 L.A. Uprising.

Tom’s Market, formerly Tom’s Liquor, overlooks the intersection of Florence and Normandie — the flash point of the L.A. uprising. The store has been a symbolic center of debate about businesses in the area. (Part of L.A. Uprising VR Series)

Samuel: Punching His Way Out

Reflections of the L.A. uprising: Tom’s Market owner discusses the evolution of area stores

Covering the Underground LGBTQ Community in Liberia

Samuel boxes at CSUN's Matadors Boxing Club.

On October 23, 2009, Lazalde, who grew up in Pacoima, CA, and his friend were parked a few blocks from his home, when a man ran up to his vehicle and fired nine rounds through the window.

(Part of Lives Unlocked VR series)

Covering the Underground LGBTQ Community in Liberia

ON THE WARPATH: INSIDE THE ART AND INSPIRATIONS OF BLUBOY

Covering the Underground LGBTQ Community in Liberia

journalRAGE founder Gboko Stewart covers the LGBTQ community in Liberia.

Online platform journalRAGE faces roadblocks as founder Gboko Stewart strives to secure funding.

ON THE WARPATH: INSIDE THE ART AND INSPIRATIONS OF BLUBOY

Bluboy’s art typically consists of ghosts, the color blue and his mantra, “Art is War.”

Deep within the luxurious confines of Saks Fifth Avenue in Beverly Hills, independent clothing designer Bluboy set up a table where he hand painted and customized MCM (a leather luxury goods brand founded in Germany) items bought at the store...