While working at the Columbia Missourian, I was a visual editor, aiding staffers during the editing process and the pre-production planning. My role as an editor allowed me to edit all video projects being published by the publication while also growing my knowledge of the post-production process.
In this two-part docu-series, we’ll explore the rich history and culture of the Black community that resides in the great Columbia, Mo. area. We begin with Bridget Williams and Ronecia Duke, who share the ins and outs of owning and operating a business in Mid-Missouri as a person of color. Williams being a business owner for the past 15 years in Columbia, has taken on race within the hair care industry by diversifying her shop and collaborating with the Paul Mitchell School. Williams also says her establishment stands out from other Black salons in the area because of the various services her shop provides; nail care, hair care, yoni services, and more.
In the final part of this docu-series, we follow three local businessmen working together to uplift the local Black community. We tackle the tough conversations of redlining, racism and how local business owners are handling acts of discrimination in Columbia. We meet Mykene Powell and Lavonna Davenport, Village members and co-owners of Typsy Treats. Matt Warren, owner of COMO Beach, introduces a new street brand to the city while pursuing the everyday hustle of photography. Lastly, we cook alongside Joshua Williams, owner of Papadoo’s Soul Food and BBQ and Voodoo Daddy’s and CEO of the Village, who was responsible for putting on this year's Black Excellence Awards.
In honor of Valentine’s Day, four couples of varying ages share the stories of how they met and their secrets to a long-lasting relationship. Each of the couples shared their thoughts on how to grow stronger throughout their relationship and love one another more with each day.
Among the many art installations at this year's True/False Film Fest, the "Cabinet of Wonder" dispensed miniature art works — “objects of wonder and awe” — to patrons free of charge.
Hawthorne Elementary School students dreamed up and sculpted the miniature art works, which were plants and magical creatures, under the guidance of Laura Haynes, an art teacher and longtime festival collaborator.
