Writing

eli's writing moves among essays, reflective prose, and photo essays. His published work considers Black manhood and fatherhood, labor, service, time, and the relationship between images and words. His words, integrated with images, provide a lyrical backdrop to the relevant discussions of societal angst and community belonging.

Writing and photography often meet in the same project: images invite close attention, while the text gives space to memory, argument, and reflection. Explore his work at his writing site and through his contributions to Medium.

Read, share, and engage with eli’s writing. Support for this practice helps bring community memory, reflection, and new ideas to a wider audience.