Week 3 of AYA: Three weeks of storytelling

This is a reflection of my third and final week at the Annenberg Youth Academy, where I took classes such as Communication and Civil Engagement and Journalism 101. Participating in the Annenberg Youth Academy has been an incredible experience. From the very beginning, I’ve felt welcomed and inspired — not only by the faculty and …

Week 2 at AYA: Finding voice through multimedia

This is a reflection of my second week at the Annenberg Youth Academy, where I took classes such as Communication and Civil Engagement and Journalism 101. This is a photo from inside the Wallis Annenberg Hall on Wednesday, June 25. On this day, we recorded our podcast. This week, AYA has allowed me to try …

Week 1 at AYA: Finding the purpose and power of representation

This is a reflection of my first week at the Annenberg Youth Academy, where I took classes such as Communication and Civil Engagement, and Journalism 101. I’ve always told myself, and others, that I wanted to leave Los Angeles at the beginning of my journalism journey to explore new places and find fresh stories to …