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A virtual tour of my photography collection showcasing the wide variety of subject material I love capturing.

My personal account of taking quick action, being prepared when an emergency happens right before your eyes!

On June 6, 200 residents from my Maxwell Park neighborhood, in Oakland, California came together for a solidarity protest in remembrance of George Floyd, a black man from Minneapolis who was brutally murdered by a policeman on March 25. Ours was a peaceful stand against the continued violence and inequality in minority communities. 

 It's often said that we each weave the tapestry of our lives. San Francisco’s newly elected Mayor London Breed has already created a rich and diverse fabric for her 43 years. Elected as the 45thmayor of the City and County of San Francisco, California in June 2018, she also made history as the first African American woman, and only the second woman to be elected to lead the 13th largest city in the nation. Her story has been a powerful, symbolic and reinforcing message to all populations, especially with the current national political landscape and 2018 midterm elections on the horizon. Breed proved to be this year’s leader of choice in San Francisco, known for its forward thinking, vanguard-like ways in...