Freelance work

I produced a diverse portfolio of work as a freelance writer. I worked as an entertainment reporter for Yes! Magazine and Brown Girls Doc Mafia, covering the Sundance Film Festival, Outfest Los Angeles, and the Woodstock Film Festival. I did cultural, environmental and social justice reporting through IntoMagazine and Bluedot Living. My work reflects my passion for community-grounded storytelling that explores thoughtful intersections of life and culture.

Rap Is Art, Not Evidence

By Kelsey Brown / Photo courtesy of Paramount+ May 14, 2024 – Link to article Though rap music is the most listened to genre in the United States, it is still the only creative medium consistently being used to prosecute and incarcerate people. The ongoing criminal trial of Grammy-winning artist Young Thug exposed this prosecutorial tactic to many people…

The Philadelphia Presence at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival in Park City

By Kelsey Brown / Photo courtesy of Sundance February 6, 2024 – Link to article The streets of quaint and chilly Park City, Utah were warmed by creatives gathering from around the world to celebrate the 40th edition of the Sundance Film Festival. The festival is renowned worldwide for its initiative to support and highlight independent artists,…