Historical Nonfiction Book
Burn It Down
Non-fiction Book
Burn It Down: A History of Prisons, Police, and Protest in Arkansas traces the state’s carceral system from the arrival of the French to the present, revealing how slavery, convict leasing, and prison farms like Cummins and Tucker built an empire of incarceration. From slave patrols to modern policing, Arkansas has long used chains and cages to enforce power—but resistance has always burned alongside repression. This is a history of violence, but also of those who dare to resist. The question remains: What will we set ablaze next?
Zines
Inmate and
Other Dirty Words
Design, Writing
Inmate and Other Dirty Words examines the profound impact of language in shaping perceptions of those affected by the carceral state. This zine confronts the use of dehumanizing terms like "inmate" and "offender," revealing how such labels reinforce stigma and justify harm. Instead, it advocates for people-first language—an intentional shift that centers humanity, dignity, and the complexities of lived experience. Through critical analysis and reflection, Inmate and Other Dirty Words challenges readers to reconsider the power of words and their role in systems of oppression and liberation.
PIG
Design, Writing
Pig delves into the etymology of the word "pig" as a slang term for police, examining its historical origins and cultural significance. The poem draws from the activism and rhetoric of the 1960s, particularly within the Black Power Movement, where the term was widely used to critique law enforcement’s role in upholding systemic oppression. By weaving together movement history, language evolution, and the power of resistance, Pig reflects on the enduring struggle against state violence and the ways in which words themselves become tools of protest.
Articles
Hospitality
Newspaper Articles
The Catholic Worker movement, established by Dorothy Day and Peter Maurin in 1933, has long used newspapers to share its message of social justice, peace, and support for the poor. During my time at the Open Door Community, I contributed several articles to the Hospitality Newspaper, continuing this tradition of using print to advocate for these values.
Pandemic Proof
Opinion Article
A History of Prison Labor in Arkansas traces the history of prison labor in Arkansas, from its roots in colonial punishment and the rise of penitentiaries to the brutal convict leasing system and the establishment of Cummins Prison Farm. It examines how prison labor evolved as a means of economic exploitation, particularly targeting Black Arkansans after the end of chattel slavery. The piece also highlights the abuses incarcerated people endured under these systems and the gradual but incomplete efforts to reform prison labor practices.
Pandemic Proof
Opinion Article
Pandemic Proof is an op-ed highlighting the rapid spread of COVID-19 within correctional facilities. During the height of the pandemic, COVID-19 spread through Arkansas prisons, but officials downplayed the crisis and dismissed firsthand accounts of incarcerated people.
Press Releases
Statements to Press
Press Releases
This section showcases a selection of press releases I’ve crafted for advocacy campaigns and events during my time at decARcerate, offering insights into my ability to communicate key messages, raise awareness, and drive public engagement.
Legislative Talking Points
Justice For All
Legislative
Talking Points
These talking points were developed in support of decARcerate's Justice For All Packet. These strategic priorities were indentified for the 2025 Legislative Session to help fight the expansion of the carceral state and shrink the prison industrial complex in Arkasnas.