as penned by G.

CLASSROOM TO CAREER – IRL APPLICATION

CLASSROOM TO CAREER – IRL APPLICATION

I currently work at WABE, NPR’s member station in Atlanta. I’ve been there since the start of program at GSU. My time at GSU was centered around redefining myself as a creative and refining my skills in digital media. Below I’ve featured a few works that I’m really proud of from these two entities.

How the Atlanta Dream gained transformative success amid the WNBA’s growing popularity, Fall ’23 – READ MORE
WABE, Summer ’23

New micro-home development in College Park provides community and affordable housing for residents

SNIPPET: “Amid rent spikes, Washington’s development is helping solve a bigger issue throughout Georgia and other states. MicroLife executive director Will Johnston says more micro-home communities may be an answer to the lack of affordable housing.” LISTEN HERE.

Queering The Mic: Lack of representation in hip-hop creates challenges for LGBTQ Atlanta rappers, Summer ’23 – READ MORE
WABE, Fall ’23

South Fulton Police to incorporate artificial intelligence tool in 2024

SNIPPET: “ACLU officials say residents of South Fulton should be particularly concerned with the deployment of Al. According to the human rights organization, the neighboring city of Atlanta sits among the most surveilled cities in the country.” – LISTEN HERE.

*Trash talk: Who’s responsible for South DeKalb’s blighted properties?, Spring ’23 – READ MORE

*This story was reported in partnership with Canopy Atlanta, a community-led journalism nonprofit that partnered with more than 50 South DeKalb residents to choose, report, and present stories. 

WABE, Spring ’23

Jonesboro High School Marching Cardinals land a spot in 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

SNIPPET: “The gym was filled with cheers, and students in the band started to chant “New York, New York” in unison … The Macy’s Band Committee selects applicants that meet criteria like stage presence and the ability to entertain an audience. Whatley says the marching cardinals “has it all!”” – LISTEN HERE.

NOTE: I also am working on an independent Hip Hop blog that I originally started in 2021, during my undergrad years.

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