I’ve served as an all-around journalist in the Greater Dallas area for over 20 years. Yes, I am a real journalist. I create headlines that include verbs. I write leads that are actually capped at 25 words. My articles cover the who, the what, the when, the where, the why and the how. I am a credible news source. I write with flair. I consider it my duty to be in the know.
With all that said, imagine how difficult it has been for me to watch real journalism be blurred by the ushering in of “influencers” and “content creators.”
It’s called adapting, without compromising. I still do the hard work of fact-finding, but when the world usher in the new social media culture - I didn’t fight it. Adaptability is what has allowed me to be a high school teacher for 13 years. Adaptability also allowed me to succeed as a photographer in an ever-growing Dallas, Texas for 16 years.
I’m so happy you’re here. I’m so grateful you find the time to read the words I share.
Ari Christine is my baby. Here, blogging meets magazine, but still with respect to journalism. Bold editorial, continuous commentary and savvy reporting all have a home at arichristine.com