The Narrative Came Early
Mississippi has a history. We do not have to recite it for it to be in the room. The day after Nolan Xavier Wells’s body was found, Sheriff John Ledbetter said investigators did not suspect foul play. No one had yet determined how Nolan died. Months later, both autopsies still listed his cause and manner […]
Introducing Gay Pasley Legal Nurse Consulting: Bringing My Nursing Experience to the Legal Profession
Throughout my career as a writer, nurse, photographer, actor, and advocate, I have always focused on moving forward while embracing opportunities to learn, grow, and use my skills in ways that make a difference. In everything I do, I have always appreciated the importance of paying attention to details, understanding different perspectives, and communicating information […]
When Silence is Not an Answer: Thoughts on Nolan Wells
Some stories follow us. They follow us through history, across state lines, and from one generation to the next, forcing us to confront bitter realities and difficult questions. They ask difficult questions about whose lives are remembered, whose deaths are investigated, and what happens when an official conclusion leaves a family with more questions than […]
Confessions of a Black Nurse
“Confessions of a Black Nurse” by Gay Pasley Part of the interdisciplinary exhibit “Still Here: The Cosmology of Black Resilience Performed February 20, 2021 Myriad Botanical Gardens Featuring Storytellers & Poets Tony B & Grace Franklin Readings by: Ebony Iman Dallas Catherine John Gay Pasley
UCO Melton Gallery
The University of Central Oklahoma’s Melton Gallery hosted a free, public gallery talk with artist and author Gay Pasley at the Melton Gallery, located in the UCO Art and Design building on Central’s Campus. Pasley, a professional nurse, award-winning community leader, and photographer, will be presenting “Who the Hell Does She Think She Is?,” a […]