Independent journalist and brand copywriter based in Chicago. Reporting on race, gender, and education; copywriting for universities and nonprofits. Let's chat: BKing@BGKsolutions.com.
Neuroscience with a Twist
How a neuroscience PhD student turned her first baking disaster into a lucrative business.
Celebrating Our Stories of Cultural Resilience: Sharing Diverse Mental Health Stories
To celebrate and create sacred space for the experiences of AAPI, Black, and Hispanic communities and Disciples, during BIPOC Mental Health month, observed in July, the Mental Health and Wellness program of the National Benevolent Association presents a video series exploring aspects of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) mental health, wellness, resilience, and joy.
6 Tips for Letting Go of Your Phone on Vacation
Let's face it: Our phones are an extension of our hands. It's hard to imagine taking a trip to the bathroom without a device, much less a full vacation—even one where the goal is to fully disconnect.
Changemakers
Their peers recognize them for their contributions to their respective fields, but these five Black Bruins say they do it all for their community.
Laspa Center for Leadership Redefines Women’s Leadership for the Twenty-First Century
Through a variety of on-campus centers and programs, especially the Laspa Center for Leadership, Scripps is well equipped to prepare its graduates for a world where more women than ever before are rising through the ranks, shaping and leading award-winning teams.
Litigating the Status Quo
Mount Holyoke alum takes part in getting drag ban legislation overturned in Tennessee. Served as interviewer, researcher, and writer for this story.
How a New Black-Owned Tech Ecosystem is Taking Shape in Tulsa
A century after Black Wall Street was burned to the ground, Black Tulsans unite to create something new.
The Corner: A BIPOC Clergy Retreat Model
The National Benevolent Association offers a resource for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) Clergy in need of rest and respite. The content for this guide was created and gathered by Joselyn Spence, Director of NBA’s Mental Health & Wellness program, and retreat model collaborators Rev. Anita Anglade, LMFT, and Sarah Serrano, LCSW.
I served as the editorial lead on this project. Tasks included copy editing, content layout, hiring and working with a graphic designer, and project management.
A Career of Service and Care: Gary Zimmerman’s 34 years at NBA
In 1987 Gary Zimmerman joined the National Benevolent Association during a huge turning point for the organization. He worked his way up to CFO and after 34 years, Gary retired at the end of January 2022. This is a retrospective piece of his time at the organization.
Two Midwest Foodies' Guide to Dining Black in Indy
For Black History Month, my food brand, Two Midwest Foodies collaborated with Eat Okra and Apple Maps to create a guide to dining at Black-owned restaurants in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Fashionable Equations
Designer and entrepreneur Diarra Bousso ’11 combines degrees in mathematics with her love of fashion, and her culture.
Building Power Together
What does it mean to invest in the power of the people? SVCF has shifted its priorities to do exactly that. [pg. 5]
Voices of NBA: Black Women in Leadership
Over the summer, Dr. Norma Ellington-Twitty and Rev. Monica Wedlock Kilpatrick sat down to have a conversation about their work and experiences at NBA. Moderated by Senior Marketing Associate, Brittany King, the conversation spanned a variety of topics including NBA’s history as a health and social service general ministry, issues of diversity and equity, and qualities in leadership.
What's the Tea with Reconciliation Ministry
A podcast about faith and social justice and how Christians can learn about and engage in conversations that transform our communities by tearing down the walls that separate us.
Faith-Based Black HIV/AIDS Awareness & Prevention Guide
The National Benevolent Association offers a resource for communities of faith to learn about the HIV/AIDS epidemic and how it disproportionately affects the Black community.
For this project, I served as the editor; compiling narratives from various writers, asking questions to flesh out complex concepts, and updating copy according to AP Style as needed.