by Alicia | Jul 13, 2023 | Hyperallergic, Writing
Bad Press follows a Muscogee publication’s struggle against local government censorship and corruption. The new documentary Bad Press (2023) takes a deep dive into the trials and tribulations of freedom of press laws for the Muscogee (Creek) Nation in Oklahoma...
by Alicia | Feb 15, 2023 | Hyperallergic, Writing
A new documentary investigates the racist origins of the Stone Mountain monument near Atlanta, Georgia — the Mount Rushmore of white supremacy. You’ve heard of Mount Rushmore, but do you know of Stone Mountain? If you answered no, here’s a fun fact: Though they lost...
by Alicia | Jan 11, 2023 | Online, Press, Writing
The middle ages were definitely a different time, which we can clearly see reflected in their artwork. But even though we might not be able to relate to wielding swords, wearing fabulous dresses or having our villages pillaged, human nature stays the same, and some...
by Alicia | Jun 14, 2021 | Collaborative Essays, Culture Essays, Hyperallergic, Writing
The coronavirus pandemic isn’t over, but on social media it might feel like it is. In the United States, the happy, smiling faces of recently vaccinated friends and family members offer a slice of hope, but the vaccine selfie can elicit a mix of reactions. It’s...
by Alicia | May 26, 2019 | Press, Print, Selfie Press
I am honored to be a part of Jerry Saltz’s take on the selfie in his column for this week’s New York Magazine. Check out the quote here: Selfies are usually casual, improvised, fast; their primary purpose is to be seen here, now, by other people, most of...