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Oakland

Developed media outreach and community engagement strategy, developed public art policy platform, developed and managed web-based content, principal photography, grantwriter, screenwriter, and researcher for “Alice Street” documentary.

Oakland

Developed multimedia content for local music and culture website.

Sf Bay Area And The World

Broadcast radio credits include “Making Contact” (host/interviewer/producer). Publications contributed to include The Source, Rap Pages, XXL, billboard, Complex, Wax Poetics, Vibe, 4080 (Editorial Director/Music Editor), XLR8R, East Bay Express (Clubs/Concert Editor, hip-hop columnist), San Francisco Chronicle, Bay Citizen, SF Weekly, SF Bay Guardian, Oakland Local (SPJ Award 2012 ), Alternet, New America Media, Jamrock, Media Consortium (Media Policy blogger). Official photographer for Othering & Belonging Conference (Haas Institute). Liner notes projects include 20thAnnniversary Deluxe Edition reissues for Latyrx and Souls of Mischief. Bio projects include Richie Rich, The Coup, Casual, Prozack Turner, AG (Show & AG), Phat Kat, J-Boogie’s Dubtronic Science, Ras Kass, 3xKrazy, Fantastic Negrito (2017 Grammy winner, Best Contemporary Blues Album). Consulting projects include Future of Music Coalition and Center for Media Justice.Contributor, “Total Chaos” (2005) and “The Vinyl Ain’t Final” (2001). Contributor, Hip-Hop Archive (Harvard University). Co-Director, Hip Hop and Beyond conference (UC Berkeley African American Studies Dept., 2002). Panelist appearances include Alice St. Symposia (moderator) (2017), Leadership Oakland (2016, 2017), City of Oakland Cultural Funding Program (2016), Oakland Mayoral Forum on Arts and Culture (2015); Bay Area Rap Commonwealth Club (2005), Center for Media Justice (2004), Hip Hop Archives (2004), and Rap Sheet Convention (1995).Appeared as self in “Thug Immortal” Tupac documentary (1998), TV One program “Celebrity Crime Files: Huey Newton” (2015), and XLR8RTV (2006). Participant, YBCA Urban Futures Think Tank (2015). Founding member, Oakland Creative Neighborhoods Steering Committee (2015-2017).

Oakland

consultant for upcoming exhibition "Respect." Researched, developed and authored timeline of hip-hop history from 1964-2014; developed, researched, authored, and photographed Bay area Map of Historical Hip Hop Locations. Consulted with curators, designers, and Museum staff on logistics related to exhibit.

Oakland

Conducted SWOT analysis of outreach and technical documents produced by City of Oakland and subconsultants for Downtown Oakland Specific Plan. Worked with communications and technical teams managed by ISEEED to develop equity approach for DOSP. Developed communication strategy for engagement of community stakeholders. Attended high-level meetings with City staff and subconsultants. Produced approximately 20 videos with community stakeholders. Wrote and researched blog posts. Contributed original photograph for EQTDRO.com website.

San Francisco

Develped editorial strategy and managed editorial department for monthly print publication and website. Managed editorial database, assigned, edited, and copy-edited freelance articles. Worked with Layout Editor to design monthly publication. Wrote original articvles and interviews. Contributed original photography.

Oakland

Wrote original articles, profiles, interviews, investigative journalism projects and contributed original photography. Attended regular editorial meetings. Developed original arts , culture and news content. Entered content into CMS (Drupal and Word Press). Completed collaborative Fellowship projects with New America Media, Media Consortium, and G.W. Williams center for Independent Journalism. Awarded Society of Professional Journalists Award for Multimedia Coverage of Oakalnd Hip Hop, 2012.

Greater New York City Area

Developed, researched, and authored regional column, "In the Hood." Artists "discovered" include Nelly, A-Trak, Dave 1 (Chromeo), Planet Asia, Slug, Atmosphere, Rhymesayers, DJ Screw, X-Raided, and many others. Regular contributer to Arts & Culture and Lifestyle sections. Authored 1999 special report on hip-hop in Japan.

Berkeley Ca

Managed editorial content of nationally-distributed music magazine. Developed editorial and promotional strategy. Managed editorial database. Assigned and edited approximately 50 writers from all over the country. Planned and executed cross-promotional events, including New music seminar showcase (1994), Gavin Convention showcase (1994), and Gavin Sessions convention (1996). Regularly represented magazine at panel discussions. Contibuted original content: reviews, profile, articles, cover stories.