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PhD Graduation Livestream: Join Me Online
I’m excited to share that my graduation ceremony will be livestreamed starting at 7 PM EST on December 15th and open to anyone who would…
New Publication in the International Journal of Transgender Health
I’m excited to share my newest article, recently published in the International Journal of Transgender Health. This study addresses an important gap in the transgender…
In defense of gender affirming care
When I speak with new friends about their perception of me, I often hear this feeling of assuredness, control, and purpose. I had a laugh…
Invitation to My Dissertation Defense
The time is finally here! After 6 years of my PhD training, countless late nights researching, writing, revising, and more, I’m officially defending my dissertation…
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What about the boys?
We need better research on the health & well-being of men in our lives. I want to emphasize our lives, again, because I think most…
Published in the Journal of Bisexuality
I’m thrilled to share the latest publication from my sister Angela-Faith Thomas and me in the Journal of Bisexuality. You can check out the article through…
Fulton County Scraps $2 Billion Jail Project: Communities Over Cages Coalition Leads the Charge
This past week, Black Futurists Group and its coalition members celebrated a major political win. Fulton County officials announced they will no longer proceed with…
My Afrofuturist Introduction of Devin Barrington-Ward to the GSU Sociology Department
So we’re here to talk about the future. What a terrifying and exciting place to be. And I am so humbled to introduce my friend,…
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My Interview with ProFellow
The full interview is also available on the ProFellow website! Tell us about your background. What brought you to advocate for community wellness through research,…
Field Note: What the hell? Georgia Politics
Below, I conduct a policy analysis of three measures by conservative state legislatures that actively advance racist mass incarceration in our state: House Bill 30;…
Field Note: M4BL Check-in
The following field note features an excerpt from a grant proposal collaboratively developed by organizers and organizations (including myself) previously engaged in the Movement for…
My Op-Ed in The Atlanta Journal Constitution: A Closer Look at Police Violence and Its Public Health Implications
After a year-long fellowship with the Southern Center for Human Rights, I’m thrilled to announce the publication of my op-ed in The Atlanta Journal Constitution.…
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