SHaunicy Muhammad
Northside Reporter
What I do here
My primary responsibility is writing stories about the people, places and events happening on the north side of Tulsa. But there are times my coverage will expand beyond the geography of north Tulsa. I’m also excited to do some photography. So if you see me with my camera, give me a smile.
My Background
I grew up in Mobile, Alabama and knew from a young age that I wanted to be a journalist. My grandaddy had a routine of sitting at his dining room table with a mug of freshly brewed coffee as he read through the pages of the Sunday edition of the Mobile Press Register and that left its mark.
I admired the works of artists like Gordon Parks, whose photographs documented the nuanced experiences of being Black in America.
While in college, I joined the campus newspaper as a writer and photographer and interned at the Mobile Beacon, which was — at the time — the oldest Black-owned newspaper in the state.
But my journey to Tulsa and The Oklahoma Eagle was not a straight path.
Before graduating, I found myself disillusioned with mainstream media coverage of Black communities. I told myself that maybe social work or health care might be the better career for me. But I learned that those were only detours.
I had a longing for storytelling and news and finally took a real chance on journalism in 2023.
Before moving to Tulsa, I reported in Jackson, Mississippi, where I covered a range of topics from local political campaigns to housing affordability to the impact of gun violence on communities.
Where can you find me in Tulsa?
If it’s good, I’m there, whether it’s music, food, a book or a movie. Send me your recommendations!
Journalistic ethics
I aim to tell nuanced stories that people see as an accurate reflection of the communities where they live. I hope my work informs, educates and inspires change.