For years, my career has been rooted in documenting the heartbeat of arts, culture, and entertainment. I built my foundation on the rigor of professional newsrooms, shaping narratives with nuance, depth, and a commitment to honoring Black stories.
Some of the best, most honest conversations happen in quiet, intentional spaces. They happen on the front porch.
I Love Us is my personal publication and cultural journal. Moving away from the rapid-fire, aggregate news cycle, this space is a dedicated home for slowing down. It is where I share intimate personal essays, seasonal reflections, and deep, character-driven conversations with the artists and cultural architects shaping our world.
Work With Me
Beyond the walls of this journal, I bring integrity, editorial strategy, and cultural precision to editorial projects, brand partnerships, and creative collaborations. My beat lives at the intersection of Black arts, culture, music, place-based storytelling, and intentional lifestyle writing.
Brand Collaborations & Custom Storytelling
As an experienced media strategist, I know how to connect with an audience on a visceral level. Brands partner with me because I craft narratives with texture and cultural fluency. From high-end editorial features and cultural commentary to custom digital content, I help forward-thinking brands tell stories that resonate deeply, build genuine community, and honor the nuances of the modern creative diaspora.
Cultural Reporting & Premium Feature Profiles
Sitting across from someone and capturing the true essence of their journey is my signature craft. It is an instinct fostered in the student newsroom at Bowie State University and sharpened across national Black media and trade publications. My coverage focuses on people-first, positive narratives across three main pillars:
- Music & Performing Arts: In-depth, expansive conversations with rising creators and iconic artists across Black culture.
- Cultural History: Deep dives into living history, heritage preservation, and the traditions that anchor our communities.
- Place-Based Storytelling & Immersive Environments: Exploring how physical spaces, destinations, and themed environments shape representation and collective memory—from the cultural footprint of Black regional history to the nuanced storytelling within themed spaces like Disney Parks.
If you are a publicist, artist, or creative team looking for a trusted writer to anchor a profile feature, exclusive Q&A, or cultural deep-dive, you are in safe hands. I facilitate real, restorative conversations.
Let’s Connect
Whether you want to pitch a feature conversation, collaborate on a compelling brand narrative, or bring a voice-driven perspective to your editorial project, my door is open.
- Editorial & Partnerships: thiyparks@gmail.com
