Freestyle Dance

The following are videos I made two years ago as I was trying to grow my TikTok presence to a 1000 followers. While they’ve been deleted since then, I wanted to share them through my Google Drive because freestyle dance is an artform that I’m very passionate about. Link is below

Journalistic and advocacy writing

https://borgenproject.org/homelessness-in-angola/

My article on homelessness in Angola for the Borgen Project. I begin by exploring the historical phenomena of homelessness related to the Angolan civil war and its effect on the population when it comes to that issue. I then explore some of the current problems occurring, namely the forced evictions that leave many people in desperate situations. Then I talk about the advocacy groups and NGOs attempting to highlight the current situation and the abuses that are happening in the country.

https://borgenproject.org/healthcare-in-brazil/

My article on healthcare in Brazil for the Borgen Project. In this piece, I talk about the country's progress when it comes to providing healthcare for all of its citizens. However, I also go into some of Brazil's problems regarding healthcare inequity and some of the tech-driven solutions that are tackling those challenges.

https://borgenproject.org/homelessness-in-vietnam/

My article for the Borgen Project about homelessness in Vietnam. In it, I talk about the economic progress made in Vietnam, showing quantifiable results such as the number of people lifted out of poverty. I also explore other challenges that the country is going through, such as the phenomena of homeless street children and the solutions used to tackle this problem.

https://borgenproject.org/homelessness-in-bahrain/

My article for the Borgen Project about the issue of homelessness in Bahrain. I discuss the relatively nonexistent issue of homelessness in Bahrain but dive deep into the problem of home insecurity for migrant workers who live in the country. I explore the advocacy that has been calling for more transparency when it comes to workers’ wages and some of the results that this push has created.

https://borgenproject.org/fighting-extremism-in-west-africa/

My article for the Borgen Project about fighting extremism in West Africa. The article informs the readers about the growth of extremism in the West African region. It explores the root causes behind this phenomenon and the solutions that are being proposed to tackle this threat.

https://borgenproject.org/electricity-in-iraq/

My article for the Borgen Project on combatting the electricity shortage in Iraq. In this article, I begin by describing the history and the current situation of the electricity shortage in Iraq, the problem with the status quo, how it affects ordinary and low-income Iraqis, and some of the solutions being proposed to combat this problem.

https://borgenproject.org/homelessness-in-azerbaijan/

My article for Borgen Project on the issue of homelessness in Azerbijan. I explore the historical reasons that gave rise to homelessness in the country and look into some of the other problems that homelessness produces such as high exposure to diseases and other health related risks. I then go into some of the solutions that the government implemented in order to combat this issue and their history of success in tackling these challenges.

https://borgenproject.org/poverty-in-jordan/

My article for the Borgen Project on the improvements that Jordan has implemented to combat poverty in the country. First, I detail the background of the country's economic struggle and the side effects of that deprivation on the local population. Then I go into some of the technological innovations that the government is pursuing to alleviate its citizens' hardships.

https://borgenproject.org/poverty-and-corruption-in-lebanon/

My article on corruption in Lebanon and the sectarian forces driving the phenomenon. I also talk about the effect of corruption on poverty and the correlation between them. I interviewed Maya Terro, co-founder, and executive director at FoodBlessed, to expand on the topic and ask her about her views and experiences.

Content writing

https://lyricaclassic.org/best-band-manager/

I write a story about Artie Shaw and his career as a virtuoso clarinet player and band manager. I write about his career, his role in the Second War World, and his tendency for innovation and experimentation in the musical world.

https://lyricaclassic.org/sisters-in-music-and-war/

I write about the life and career of the band that was popular with the military during the years of WWII. I write about their commercial success, their contribution to the war effort, and their eventual breakup.

https://lyricaclassic.org/the-actress-and-her-duty/

I write about the life and career of Marlene Dietrich. I talk about her early artistic activities as well as her rise to fame. I then begin exploring her role and contribution to the war effort during WWII.

https://lyricaclassic.org/diverse-talents-fighting-against-the-odds/

I write about the story of International Sweethearts of Rhythm, a diverse Swing Jazz group that prominent during a time of segregation and racial strife. I also talk about their contribution to WWII and their role in entertaining the troops.

https://lyricaclassic.org/the-war-and-the-artist/

The story and life of Vera Lynn. I discuss her early career during the Second War World and her dedication to the troops who fought for the United Kingdom.

https://lyricaclassic.org/the-theater-master/

My story on the famous playwright and composer Noel Coward. I discuss his early work, his career in America and the United Kingdom, as well as his role and contribution to the British war effort in WWII.

https://lyricaclassic.org/love-and-loyalty-in-times-of-war/

My story on the Russian composer Matvei Isaakovich Blanter, his early career, and his musical contribution to the Second World War.

https://lyricaclassic.org/the-pianist-from-saint-petersburg/

My story on the Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich, his career, and the difficulties he encountered while living under soviet Russia and going through the Siege of Leningrad.

https://lyricaclassic.org/organ-boss-johann-sebastian-bach/

My story on the life and career of Johann Sebastian Bach. I try to include humor to increase user engagement. I also try to make the post SEO friendly in order to generate web traffic.

https://lyricaclassic.org/a-prodigy-of-classical-music/

My story on Georg Philipp Telemann, a figure not widely associated with major classical music figures in order to attract reader's attention. I write about the most interesting aspects of his life to make the story entertaining. I finally include two calls to action (subscription and signing up for the upcoming event)

https://lyricaclassic.org/pachelbel-the-wedding-artist/

I write about Pachelbel, the composer of Canon in D, the popular classical piece that is played at weddings. I mention his popular accomplishment and his connection to the Bach family in order to generate interest. I also include the fact that he was taught by organists at a young age to connect the story with the call to action at the bottom of the page (which is an organ concert)