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“Letters to a Young Brother: MANifest Your Destiny” cain_book-report-presentation-1Download When I drew this book from the strips of paper on Professor Thomas’s desk, I’ll admit I was initially skeptical. This book seemed very targeted to a demographic I was not part of, and I worried I would not be able to connect with the textContinueContinue reading “Week 11: Book Club”

The Kerner Commission Then and Newsrooms Now By Chanel Cain What struck me the most about the “One Tenth of a Nation” film we watched in class was how much the Black press had built for itself.  I am only now understanding the biases I was taught. Through my time at Howard, I learned thatContinueContinue reading “Week 10: Kerner Commission, Black Press and Civil Rights”

50 Word: Chanel Cain is a senior at Howard University, where she studies journalism and playwriting. She currently serves as co-editor for Howard University Newservice and is a member of the Playwright’s Arena cohort. Chanel is also an intern at kweliTV, where she continues her mission of uplifting Black stories. 150 Word: Chanel Cain isContinueContinue reading “Week 9: Biographies”

Leah’s Lemonade and Sticktoitness By: Chanel Cain I can see why Professor Thomas invited Leah Henry to speak to the class. Even through a Zoom call, she brightened the room and commanded it as if she was standing in front of us. She was so sure of herself, so genuine, that she seemed miles awayContinueContinue reading “Week 7: Leah’s Lemonade Blog Post”

One Year SMART Goal:  S:  I want to move into my own apartment. M:  I’ll look at listings after graduation.Every month I’ll tour two places until I can afford/secure a place. A: I’ll be working so I will be able to save up money.I’ll be splitting the cost with my boyfriend so  R: It willContinueContinue reading “Week 5: S.M.A.R.T. Goals”

Scenario #3 You’re the youngest reporter at the SeeItAll Times and have been assigned to the night shift.  You’re always asked to do some of the “grunt work” – getting coffee or picking up food. They’ve given you the nickname “new kid.” You’re told by one of the other reporters it’s just part of theContinueContinue reading “Week 3: Adulting Assignment”