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Greer Jackson
Journalism
I have written several stories for publication that have appeared on HU News Service and Truth Be Told News.
During the Spring 2018 semester, I reported on different stories in Washington D.C.'s Ward 7. Coverage included local news, features on individuals and organizations, Advisory Neighborhood Committee meetings, and several other topics.
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Uncharted Waters For International Students
Trevonae Williams is one of many international students who weighed whether to stay put in the U.S. rather than return to their home...
Greer Jackson
May 20, 20205 min read
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Always Online, But Not Just For The Memes: Black Digital Engagement As Fuel For Activism
Photo credit: Unsplash In the summer of 2013, Black Lives Matter as a social justice campaign became a major platform and organizing...
Greer Jackson
Feb 8, 20203 min read
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As Medical Marijuana Usage Rises, Participants and Stakeholders Hope for Legislation Changes
Earlier this month, Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Cory Gardner (R-Colo.) reintroduced the STATES actin Congress. If passed, it...
Greer Jackson
Apr 24, 20194 min read
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‘Hustlaz 2 Harvesters’: Giving Back Through Agro-Entrepreneurship
As the weather changes and we trade bitterly cold days for equally warm ones, Muhsin ‘Boe Luther’ Umar and Wallace Kirby are preparing...
Greer Jackson
Apr 13, 20196 min read
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What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Blacker
“That which does not kill us makes us stronger.” Traditionally, these words encourage us to move on from tough situations and cut our...
Greer Jackson
Apr 7, 20194 min read
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Apr 6, 20190 min read
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Data Visualization in Journalism
Data visualization is a great way to put numbers and statistics into context. The following stories use different formats of data...
Greer Jackson
Apr 5, 20192 min read
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Local Museum Brings Awareness to HBCU’s, Black Excellence
An HBCU Digest article recently revealed that historically black colleges and universities enrolled more than 298,000 students at the...
Greer Jackson
Mar 23, 20193 min read
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New Health and Senior Care Initiatives Highlighted at ANC 5B Meeting
At 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 27, residents served by Advisory Neighborhood Commission 5B gathered in the St. John’s Grand Lodge for their monthly...
Greer Jackson
Mar 6, 20193 min read
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Authentic Jamaican Eatery Thrives In A D.C. Food Desert
Ask the average person to name the first Jamaican food that they think of, and the answer would probably be jerk chicken. At Pimento...
Greer Jackson
Mar 5, 20194 min read
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Meeting the Needs of the Inner City, A Pastor Demonstrates the Power of Good Deeds
It’s food distribution day at Urban Outreach, a Ward 7 faith-based organization. Inside, volunteers line tables with canned and boxed...
Greer Jackson
Feb 16, 20193 min read
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Experimenting with Lighting on the Washington Metro
These photos were taken at different points during my journey on a metro ride. The first scene is artificially lit and there is a dim...
Greer Jackson
Feb 15, 20191 min read
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Sign of The Times Workshop and Gallery Creates a Safe Space for D.C.’s At-Risk Population
In 2018, a WalletHub study revealed that the District of Columbia is home to the highest number of at-risk youth. Although federal...
Greer Jackson
Feb 7, 20193 min read
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The BBC : A News Blog Analysis
The BBC's news blog is visually stimulating. When users navigate to the blog, they are greeted with large images related to the news...
Greer Jackson
Feb 1, 20191 min read
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This Is Deanwood
In the far northeastern edge of Washington, DC, lies a neighborhood with strong African-American origins. This is Deanwood. History:...
Greer Jackson
Jan 25, 20193 min read
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Giving a Voice, Finding a Voice: Diving in the Deep End with Multimedia Storytelling
"Like context in a modern debate, I just took it out". With these lyrics, The 1975 frontman Matt Healy hints at his lack of faith in our...
Greer Jackson
Jan 25, 20192 min read
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