Scenes of Connection
Micro moments set against the larger histories, cultures, and structures that shape a place.
Picture (left to right) Jaytee holding her artisan products, me, and Isatou holding one of her organic tye-die backpacks. The Gambia. November 2025.
“Secka Unique Glamour”
"I went looking for stories of women entrepreneurs. What I discovered instead was the woman connecting them all.’"
African Renaissance TV featured Isatou and it has generated attention around her and her work. I wrote about her work as well. Request a copy below.
The Escalator Dance
I’m late even as the red line Metro speeds ahead during the morning rush hour.
Getting off the train, passengers spill out the doors and onto the platform. They merge from every direction, moving toward the first set of escalators. It’s a well-choreographed dance, left, center, center, right. Climb or stand in place.
Across the Armrest
I am headed home.
I can feel the vibration of the engine before I hear its roar. I look out over the wing and see the belt loader lifting suitcases into her belly.
The Crossing
The girl passed by.
Her blue dress flowed to the floor. She pulled her foot high as she stepped over the outstretched leg of a passenger. She’d walked the route a few times.