Bold Journey Magazine • May 23, 2025

Meet Ursula Brantley - Bold Journey Magazine

I’m so humbled that the Bold Journey team decided to interview me for their section on resilience. This interview is a glimpse into my story as a mother, survivor of trauma, and freelance writer.

Motley Bloom • May 19, 2025

This Is Me: Life As A Neurodivergent Black Woman — Motley Bloom

Growing up as the weird, nerdy Black kid, I felt like an alien in a foreign galaxy. I was too sensitive, too blunt, too honest, slow to grasp certain social cues, just always a little out of step. This article gives readers a look into my life as a neurodivergent Black woman diagnosed later in life.

AFROPUNK • February 6, 2025

OPINION: The House Of Hip Hop Isn’t Dead, Just In Need Of Some Repair - AFROPUNK

Despite hip-hop taking some blows over the years, the foundation is still holding strong. The house may undoubtedly need some repairs, but they aren’t impossible repairs to make. This article takes a look at some of the adjustments hip-hop music needs to live up to its full potential.

AFROPUNK • January 28, 2025

Black Neurodivergence Is Real: It’s Not Just A White People’s Issue - AFROPUNK

Even in 2025, mental health is still a taboo topic within the Black community. It’s because of this crippling thought process that many don’t receive the acknowledgment and help that they desperately need. As a late diagnosed Black neurodivergent woman, I feel it’s vital that our community has safe spaces to let down the walls around the topic of mental health. This article takes a look at how being an undiagnosed Black neurodivergent impacted my life and how the Black community needs to embrace those with mental conditions. Mental health isn’t a white problem, it’s a people problem.

AFROPUNK • December 24, 2024

What Do Women With Incarcerated Loved Ones Do At Christmas? - AFROPUNK

The holiday season is here, but it isn’t exactly a time of joy and cheer for everyone. For those with incarcerated loved ones, bright lights and visits from Santa serve as a detrimental reminder that their family unit is not quite complete. It’s during these times that the pain of separation tightens its grip on those inside and the loved ones they long for on the outside.

Essence • August 29, 2024

How 'Daughters' On Netflix Helped Me Better Understand My Own Child's Journey With Family Incarceration | Essence

Regardless of the circumstances that led them there, the experience of having a loved one reduced to a number is heartbreaking for those left out here in the free world, especially children.

Essence • August 26, 2024

How Hip-Hop May Help Harris Win The Presidency | Essence

The Harris campaign isn’t trying to capitalize off Black culture. They are using what their candidate and heaps of Americans relate to as a means of raising awareness. Hip-Hop mixed with politics has always spoken to those who may not resonate with the traditional political scene.

SB Magazine • December 1, 2023

DECEMBER 2023 : BEST OF SB 2023

This link is to the digital edition of SB Magazine's December 2023 issue. My contributions are the piece on Broadway director and Shreveport, LA native Zhalion Levingston on page 101 as well as the book review of Gwen Edelman's "The Train To Warsaw" on page 107.

SB Magazine • November 1, 2023

NOVEMBER 2023 : STEVE PRATOR

This link is to the digital edition of SB Magazine's November 2023 issue. My contribution is the book review of Jesmyn Ward’s novel “Sing Unburied Sing” on page 64.

SB Magazine • October 2, 2023

OCTOBER 2023 : TOP DOCTORS & DENTISTS

This link is to the digital edition of SB Magazine's October 2023 issue. My contribution is the piece on 5 Loaves 2 Fish non-profit organization on page 54.

SB Magazine • September 1, 2023

SEPTEMBER 2023 : REVEL HISTORY

This link is to the digital edition of SB Magazine's September 2023 issue. My contribution is the piece on the Krewe of Highland on page 18.

SB Magazine • August 1, 2023

AUGUST 2023 : TOP REALTORS OF SBC 2023

This link is to the digital edition of SB Magazine's August 2023 issue. My contribution is the piece on Literacy Volunteers at Centenary College on page 54.

SB Magazine • July 1, 2023

JULY 2023 : SUMMER GRAND SLAM

This link is to the digital edition of SB Magazine's July 2023 issue. My contribution is the piece on The Fuller Center for Housing non-profit organization on page 31.

SB Magazine • June 1, 2023

JUNE 2023 : HOME & GARDEN

This link is to the digital edition of SB Magazine's June 2023 issue. My contribution is the piece on The Bridge non-profit organization on page 52.

SB Magazine • May 1, 2023

MAY 2023 : PUSHING THE LIMITS

This link is to the digital edition of SB Magazine's May 2023 issue. My contribution is the piece on Miles For Smiles on page 72.

SB Magazine • February 28, 2023

MARCH 2023 : TOP ATTORNEYS

This link is to the digital edition of SB Magazine's March 2023 issue. My contribution is the piece on blended families on page 102.

SB Magazine • February 1, 2023

FEBRUARY 2023 : WEDDINGS

This link is to the digital edition of SB Magazine's February 2023 issue. My contribution is the piece on working moms on page 66.

SB Magazine • January 1, 2023

JANUARY 2023 : A NEW PATH FOWARD

This link is to the digital edition of SB Magazine's January 2023 issue. My contribution is the piece on household management on page 48.

SB Magazine • December 15, 2022

December 2022 : BEST OF!

This link is to the digital edition of SB Magazine's December 2022 issue. My contribution is the piece on teaching children the importance of giving on page 66.

SB Magazine • November 15, 2022

November 2022 : Men in Business / Holiday Gift Guide / and more

This link is to the digital edition of SB Magazine's November 2022 issue. My contribution is the piece on raising compassionate children on page 12.