I am also passionate about grassroots journalism and have worked for grassroots newspapers such as the Mainline Zine as a "liberated," public-facing, and accessible form of social research. What sets me apart from other PhD Candidates is my deep experience in the field of journalism, which has taught me how to build relationships when conducting qualitative research, and about the ethical challenges when engaging in interviews (for example: do we view interviews for their content, or their power dynamics?). For my work in journalism, I was named the National Winner in Editorial Writing by the Society of Professional Journalists for their Mark of Excellence Awards in 2020. I have taught free sessions in op-ed and article writing to the Atlanta community for more than four years, and continue to do so in my spare time. Everyone has a voice. Everyone, at their core,  asks big questions, researches the world around them,  and deserves to share their story.