Case Study 05 · Writing
Writing & Criticism
Cultural commentary, criticism and personal essays on representation, music and Black queer life, published by national outlets and on my own newsletter.
3National bylines
1,000+Newsletter subscribers
2014First national byline
10+ yrsWriting about culture
The Through-Line
Whether it’s an essay, an album review or a podcast segment, my work asks the same question: who gets seen, and how? Writing is where I sharpen the point of view I bring to every show, series and editorial team I lead.
Bylines
- The RootCan We Please Get Some Black Gay Male Couples on TV?Essay on the absence of Black gay love stories on televisionMay 2014 ↗
- TheGrioAlbum review: D’Angelo’s “Black Messiah” a welcomed returnMusic criticismDec 2014 ↗
- MovemberXavier’s Story: Find Your Way Through Purpose This PrideFirst-person essay on community, self-care and purposeJun 2022 ↗
Newsletter
Xavier’s Substack is where I write, pod and vid about anything and everything, from reality TV recaps to culture talk with guests. It now reaches 1,000+ subscribers.
Interviews
Let’s build what’s next.
Open to Head of Content, Director of Podcast/Audio, Executive Producer, Creative Director and VP of Brand/Community roles. Los Angeles or remote.