two. Work Study
Penguin Books, Men’s Journal, Maxim, Marie Claire, W, Essence, Vibe, InStyle, Lucky, US Weekly, Complex, Seventeen | 2006-2016 Research, Copy Editing, Proofreading + Writing
For a decade, Saafir worked as an independent contractor for multiple entities. First, head down, happy to be in the rooms. Soon, head up, observing the inner workings of each. Eventually, head tilted, witnessing the voids. The gaps in representation. The omission of certain stories. The overall lack of diversity, in staff and content.