I conducted a series of interviews with the Somali Bantu refugee in Pittsburgh for Public Source. This is the first installment, the story of Fatuma Muya and Dadiri Malambo.
Making it as A Somali Bantu in Pittsburgh
A guide to affordable housing in Pittsburgh
A primer for the residents of the Pittsburgh metro region to help them understand the affordable housing crisis our city is facing, published on PublicSource. Photo Ryan Loew/PublicSource
Your child likely started school this fall in a segregated school.
School segregation isn't legal anymore, but in many cities it is still the status quo. Read more about school segregation here for Romper.
The home birth photo America wasn’t ready to see
I had the pleasure to interview the parents and midwife present at the birth of baby Johnathon. The photos of his birth, which included mom Steph's own father, rocked the birthing world. You can find the full piece here for Romper. Photo courtesy of midwife Lindsey Meehleis.
Thanks to Meghan Markle, my daughter is drawing Black princesses that look like her
The royal wedding had a huge impact on my four-year-old daughter, which I wrote about here for Romper.
I don’t limit screen time, and I feel no guilt
This piece for Romper is not so much about the merits or downfalls of screen time, but more about parenting the way that is best for each of us, without any guilt.
Are Montessori floor beds the answer to our bedtime troubles?
This reported piece was interesting for me to write, as my family approached child sleep from a more traditional perspective. Read about what I learned here. Photo courtesy of Samantha Booth.
When is it no longer okay to post photos of your kids without permission?
A bit of self-reflection, a bit of interviewing...this piece for Romper was fun to write!
The comfort cardi I wore to meet my children
My contribution to the Mom Jeans series for Romper can be found here. While many women wrote about postpartum clothing, I focused on my favorite sweater through our early days with our children when they were placed with us for adoption.
Why Hollywood Gets Adoption So, So Wrong…
This piece for Romper focuses on typical adoption tropes in the entertainment industry, and how recent shows like NBC's This is Us are challenging those. Please give it a read here.
