SELECTEDWORKSA BSc in Sociology and MA in Cultural Studies inform my perspective. I’ve since returned to LSE and Goldsmiths as alumnus, speaking about my work challenging the misuse of rap lyrics in court. Relatedly, I contributed to a 2023 Manchester University report on racism in the UK judiciary. My commentary on issues of social justice has spanned from writing through to documentary and audio in platforms like the BBC. Whether it’s podcasting at Feltham YOI, or creative writing at Big Creative Education college, I’m also regularly consulted to design and deliver creative projects for young people.
Education
2015: MA, Cultural Studies, Goldsmiths, University of London, UK
2014: BSc, Sociology, London School of Economics and Political Science, UK
Writing
2024: A Quick Ting on Grime, Jacaranda Books
2023: One of the biggest safeguarding risks to Black children is the Metropolitan police, The Guardian
2022: Resisting the Criminalisation of Rap, Cambridge University Press
2022: Racial Bias and the Bench, Manchester University - Research Associate
Multimedia
2023: Drill on Trial, BBC Three - Interviewee
2021: The Riots 2011: One Week in August, BBC Two - Production Team
2017: Stereotypes - BBC Four Thought [Podcast]
2016: Things I Can’t Unsee: Visions of inner-city violence, BBC Three - Producer
Projects & Programmes
2024: ‘Inside Stories’ podcasting sessions in Feltham YOI, in association with the National Literacy Trust and Audible
2022: Investigating local poverty/community wealth building in association with Peoples Economy
2022: HighRise Entertainment: The UK Drill Project at The Barbican - Research Consultant
2022: ‘PATTERN’ in schools including Big Creative Education College
2018: Redthread, Youth Violence Intervention Programme - Team Leader at Homerton and UCL Hospitals
