"UDC Professor Spreads the Gospel of Singleness as a Gift" - On September 3, 2024, I spoke to approximately 100 people at DC's Penn Social as part of the lectures of Profs and Pints. As I was setting up my mini-display, Rachel Perrone from my university's Media Relations Department introduced me and told me she'd be taking pictures and would arrange an interview with the Director of Media Relations. The following week, I talked with Beverly James, who wrote the piece that appeared on UDC's website.
"Being Single Isn't A Problem" - I never thought our singlehood advocacy would appear on a dating site, but here we are. I had become involved with Unmarried Equality, a group with the mission of advocating for equity for singles. On August 6, 2024, I had the opportunity to interview with Shanna Ellis, founder of Datingadvice.com. This is the article that emanated from our conversation. Moreover, Bella wrote a piece with her reflections.
"My Other Half Is Me" - This is a personal essay I wrote in The Journal; which I charted my journey to/through happy singlehood. Click here, and look on page 35 of the Summer 2024 edition.
"7 Rules for Creating Safe Spaces for Singles" - When Elyakim and I met in Philadelphia, we spent hours discussing Singles Studies issues, including the need for spaces devoted to singles. We co-wrote this piece in which we offer such an argument.
"Why Romance Movies May Be A Social Problem" - This article, published in Elyakim Kislev's blog, Happy Singlehood, in Psychology Today, discusses the potential ramifications of the messages Hollywood gives us about romance.
"Changing the Language of Singlehood" - This altered excerpt from by book, also featured in Psychology Today, discusses how we need to change our language when talking about singlehood.
"Relationship Status" - This short story, published in Singular Magazine, revolves around a singleton, fresh off a breakup, who realizes that romance isn't necessarily all it's cracked up to be.
"Singles Discrimination in the Academic World" - You'd think that in academia, a bastion of progressive thinking, singles might catch a break. But, sadly, it persists even among scholars. Check this piece out, published in Singular Magazine.
"Singlism in the Simpsons" - The Simpsons is one of my favorite shows. But the single characters are portrayed in stereotypical terms. This Singular Magazine article breaks that down.
"Why Politicians Will Eventually Start to Pay Attention to Singles" - Let's face it. From politicians' constant use of the word "family" to laws that favor the married, singles get shortchanged. This Unmarried Equality piece poses the theory that as marital rates continue to decline, more singletons will hold positions in public office, and those policies will one day favor singles.
"Singles' Rights are Human Rights" - This letter was written to the Canadian Human Rights' Museum after I discovered a lack of mention with respect to singles' accomplishments.
"Unmarried Americans' Week" - This short letter to the editor urged the citizens of Hampton Roads to recognize Single and Unmarried American's Week.
"How to be a Happy Bachelor Virtual Book Launch" - This is a presentation given on August 14, 2021 via Zoom during which I launched How to be a Happy Bachelor. Content includes a primer on singlism, matrimania, and amatonormativity, as well as a short reading from the book.
"Living Single and Alone during COVID" - This is a presentation given on October 21, 2021 to faculty and staff at the University of the District of Columbia. Participants learned strategies they can use to thrive during singlehood, whether it lasts for now or forever.
The Why - I was interviewed on Newsy's show, "The Why," about my work relating to singlehood. Thank you, Stefani Young, for setting it up, and to Tatevik Aprikyan for conducting the interview!
Down to Wander- My good friend Stephanie Aud hooked this up. I interviewed with Karri Nelson in which I told her all about happy singlehood as it relates to my life and work.
Spinsterhood Reimagined - My good friend and fellow singles blogger/advocate Christina Campbell made this happen. I interviewed with Lucy Meggelson. We talked music, dating, and singlehood.
Fluid and Dynamic Series - On October 13, 2021, I delivered a presentation to students, faculty, and staff in the College of Arts and Sciences at my home, the University of the District of Columbia.