Xavier Higgs is a Los Angeles based writer, producer and award-winning photojournalist. His more than 30 years and undeniable passion as a storyteller has afforded him the opportunity to cover news events throughout the nation.
His published articles, video and still photographs have appeared in various publications. Among them the Pasadena Star News, Our Weekly, Los Angeles Sentinel, Christian Recorder, the National Association of Black Journalist Journal as well as Miami television stations WTVJ and WPLG. He is the producer of the bio documentary ‘Louder Than Rock’ the story of legendary guitarist Caleb Quaye, Elton John’s first producer and guitarist. Xavier also photographed the book cover ‘Lessons From Little Rock’ by Dr. Terrence Roberts, one of the Little Rock Nine.
Xavier was born and raised in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and a graduate of the Florida A&M University’s School of Journalism. He is a longtime active member of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), former President of the National Association of Black Journalists – Los Angeles (NABJ-LA) and Society of Professional Journalism – Los Angeles.