I landed in Salvador da Bahia yesterday night and the amount of love and support I’ve received for my project and been able to give to others for their work in just 24 hours has been incredible. I’ve been able to network more in the past day then I have in the past several months in the U.S. That’s how open people are here… I’m eating good, feeling good, and I know that God has His hands on me right now. Life just feels… right. If you’re Black, come to Salvador. You will feel right at home. More to come as carnaval starts next week and I will have to film a lot of content soon. But a common, ethical journalism practice is to first meet people and get a feel for their cultures before you start putting cameras in people’s faces or asking for interviews. Embrace people’s stories organically and let them open up to you… especially if you have time. Puerto Rico was only a 10 day student trip and I remember feeling like my story character hadn’t opened up to me really until towards the end. We’re not with the parachute research!
I’m already learning so much and am less scared to put myself out there. Truth is everyone is struggling to put themselves out there but they’re doing it anyway.
Just a quick updateee, sending love to all my people back in U.S. and praying everyday about the situation there. More soon xxxx