Reclaiming Our Time: Essay
An analysis of Jasmine Sullivan’s Heaux Tales.
Writing Portfolio
To Be a Man: Black Male Vulnerability and Female Partnership in Terrence Hayes’ American Sonnets
Douglas Wilson once said, "If Boys don't learn, men won't know". Since birth, the baby
born with a phallus is placed in an incubator of masculinity, preparing the next generation of
world leaders. This process is even more rigorous in the African American community, adding
society survival tactics and generational curses. A man was born to control, yet how does one
maintain control on a shaky foundation? Terrence Hayes wrote "American Sonnets for My Past
and Future Assassin"
born with a phallus is placed in an incubator of masculinity, preparing the next generation of
world leaders. This process is even more rigorous in the African American community, adding
society survival tactics and generational curses. A man was born to control, yet how does one
maintain control on a shaky foundation? Terrence Hayes wrote "American Sonnets for My Past
and Future Assassin"
Knowing and Achieving- Cementing my Destiny
Savior of the Female Voice : Essay
In the black community there is often talk about reparations, allowing the white oppressor redemption, but is redemption ever enough? The societal structure of America rarely gives black people a second chance to redeem themselves. African American culture is built around this stigma of succeeding and beating the odds of struggle and poverty while rising above others unscathed and perfect. Spike Lee is a prime example of this character type for young black filmmakers. An Atlanta University Center graduate that has become a legend of black cinema and a trailblazer in the telling of black stories. Creating movies like She’s Gotta Have It...
Pause: Tips for Dealing With A Loved One's Death : Essay
“ The hardest grief,” says VOX ATL contributor Kelsey Henderson, “is when someone you never questioned being absent in your life fails to make an appearance.”
The sun is shining through the windows as birds chirp and sing to wake up the world. Today is June 27, 2016, a hot summer’s day filled with new possibilities and fun in my 14th year of life. I wake up in an unfamiliar yet comfortable bed, with the blinds open wide enough to see houses nearby. As I roll over, I bump into my friends and the
The sun is shining through the windows as birds chirp and sing to wake up the world. Today is June 27, 2016, a hot summer’s day filled with new possibilities and fun in my 14th year of life. I wake up in an unfamiliar yet comfortable bed, with the blinds open wide enough to see houses nearby. As I roll over, I bump into my friends and the
Straight F.A.K.S Podcast
To be young and in college can be one of the most confusing time's in your life. Add a global pandemic and a year and half of virtual learning, and welcome to our reality. Join four HBCU sophomores, Kelsey, Francesca, Allen, and Dro, as they tell the world their perspective on all things from college to pop culture while explaining the highs and lows of finding yourself in today's world.
Produced by Kelsey Henderson
Podcast Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What are your skills?
- Premiere Pro, Final Cut (Intermediate)
- Producer Experience ( Podcast, Short Film, etc.)
- Scriptwriting : Final Draft (Podcast and Scripted)
What are your plans for the future?
Post college graduation, I plan to attend graduate school to receive an MFA in Film Production and/or a MBA in Business. One day, I would like a career working in television development for a network, studio, or streaming service while hopefully writing and producing television independently.
What is the goal of your work?
I hope for all of my work to be a reflection of my community. I ultimately want to represent the strong African American families and women that aided in my upbringing. I want to change the damaging narratives of black women on television and ultimately fill the gap of people of color working at the executive level of the entertainment industry.
One thing the reader should know about you?
This blog/ website has been created to showcase my current and past projects and writing pieces. I strive to get better with every piece that I create and appreciate any and all constructive criticism and opportunities to better my writing and/or production skills.
Kelsey Henderson
Kelsey Henderson is a junior Spelmanite who is trailblazing her own path in the entertainment industry. Raised in Atlanta, GA, Kelsey has known her passion for television since she was a little girl. She is devoted to creating safe spaces for black female filmmakers and film businesswoman by being an advocate for her peers and developing programming that spotlights black life, development, and creation. At Spelman, she is studying a degree in English, double minoring in Film Studies and Visual Culture, and Management and Organization, preparing her for a career in television development, production, and screenwriting.
