A skilled journalist and social media user, Claire enjoys writing blog posts, articles, and profiles.
Bringing blackness and freedom to life
In the Canadian academic landscape, scholar, artist, and professor, Dr. Naila Keleta-Mae's Black And Free Project explores Black expressive culture through various mediums — and this year, Keleta-Mae’s work is going beyond academia and being brought to life for the public. A series of events, classes, and exhibits are planned which explore the themes inherent in her multi-year research-creation project on blackness and freedom.
Sample Press Release
Written for a fictitious fintech company, this press release demonstrates my ability to compose grand announcements for corporate entities.
“I touch Afghanistan when I touch these carpets”: Meet the Afghan Canadian artist who designs intricate textiles in Microsoft Word
In his exhibition Afghanistan, My Love, at North York’s Aga Khan Museum, Shaheer Zazai connects his two homes through art.
E Co-op has the power to put students’ entrepreneurship dreams within their reach
Profile of the University of Waterloo's Enterprise Co-op Program, featuring University of Waterloo student, Orianna Min.
Director Luis De Filippis on the trans stories she really wants to tell
A Q&A with the Vaughn-raised filmmaker Luis De Filippis about her first feature film, Something You Said Last Night, and her return to the Toronto International Film Festival.
Cheekbone Beauty Is on a Mission to Empower Indigenous Youth
An article introducing Cheekbone Beauty through the eyes of the company's founder, Jenn Harper.
Meet Maya Ford!
Maya Ford, founder of FordMomentum! had a chat with me about Juneteenth and diversity in business.
Representing the future of entrepreneurs
Chekema Prince wants to see more Black women in the technology space
Profile of Chekema (Keyma) Prince (PhD ’14), entrepreneur and innovator
Empowering Indigenous youth in the workplace
An introduction to Indigenous Workways, an innovative program run by the University of Waterloo's Industrial-Organizational Psychology Department
The Findation Website Could Help You Figure Out Which Shade Of Foundation Is Your Perfect Match
I came late to the cosmetics game, so it's no surprise that I've had a challenging time finding foundation that matches my skin tone. Other than experimenting with lipstick when I was young, I never made much of an effort to figure it all out. Sometime in my early 20s, a friend — and a fellow Black woman — gave me a makeover. Since then, I’ve been curious. Today, I still have to figure out contouring and highlighting, but I can handle my own makeup basics. And one of my favorite staple produc...
Making HERstory: The Photographers
Making HERstory: The Photographers - Profile of Ebti Nabag and Leilah Dhoré, photographers for the Canadian Broadcasting Company-sponsored Black History Month initiative, HERstory in Black. | claire.she.goes
Being Black And Free in the 21st century
Profile of Dr. Naila Keleta-Mae for the University of Waterloo's online Arts magazine.
Hamilton Review of Books
Book Review - Butter Honey Pig Bread by Francesca Ekwuyasi
Reflecting on Racism in Education: Dr. Joseph Smith
An interview with scholar and educator Dr. Joseph Smith, on racism within the education system.