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VIDEO PORTFOLIO

Stories of the Community

The following is a collection of my latest and most meaningful News Packages of the Colorado Community. Each piece highlights a diverse community whose stories need to be told. I hope you enjoy my work, and I invite you to contact me with any questions.

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ARTS & CULTURE: MASKS EXHIBIT AT THE MUSEUM OF ART

March, 2023

The Museum of Art in Fort Collins has brought back its annual Masks Exhibit, free for the entire Fort Collins community to show their artistic expression.
See all the talent local Fort Collins artists have to offer on CTV Channel 11 News!

CTV SPECIAL REPORT: BLACK PANTHER PARTY CO-FOUNDER BOBBY SEALE VISITS CSU

February, 2023

On this special CTV Featured Report, JJ McKinney gives us a closer look into the life of Bobby Seale, Co-Founder of The Black Panther Party, and his words of wisdom that he passes on to the students at CSU.

BLACK HISTORY MONTH AT CSU

February

Black History Month is here!
A time that celebrates the culture, joy, and achievements that the Black and African American community brings to the world as they celebrate their heritage.
Now, the Black African American Cultural Center hopes to kick off such an important time of year with a bang, right here on CTV.

LGBT SAFE SPACES: THE R-BAR

January, 2023

A local Fort Collins alternative bar provides a feeling of safety and security for the LGBTQ+ community to express themselves! All this and more right here, on CTV Channel 11!

CTV: FOCO HOMELESS SHELTERS

December 1st, 2022

The holidays are a time of joy and laughter as friends & families come together under one roof to celebrate. However, some in the community experiencing homelessness are facing struggles around this time of year. See what the FOCO community is doing to help on CTV.

CTV: GOVERNOR JARED POLIS & COLORADO DEMOCRATS VISIT CSU

November 10th, 2022

Governor Jared Polis, Senator Michael Bennet, and Congressman Joe Neguse made a visit to CSU to talk about issues affecting students. Find out more on CTV News.

BLACK OWNED MUSIC SCHOOL

November 3rd, 2022

Urban Monk Studios Founder Saja Butler uses Music to unite the Fort Collins community and share stories of her culture.

NOTE: This is the CTV segment of Butler's story featured in Fort Collins Black Owned Businesses in the Transmedia tab.

UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS OF CSU

October 27th, 2022

CSU is home to students of many diverse backgrounds, all of whom are working hard to achieve their education.

However, students from diverse backgrounds face diverse challenges, and those of undocumented legal status may face some of the hardest struggles.

Learn about the experiences of Undocumented Students on CTV.

THE BLACK EXPERIENCE IN FORT COLLINS: CTV SHOW

October, 2022

Fort Collins is a city that often celebrates its inclusion and way of life as, "one of the best places to live in America," according to U.S. News & World Report.

However, some in communities of color's experiences may tell a different story as instances of racial injustice towards Black communities have been covered up.

Learn more in this CTV Broadcast.

CTV: A CULTURE PERSERVED: ART & THE BLACK EXPERIENCE

October 14th, 2022

 The Black population of Fort Collins is just around 1.6 percent. In a town lacking diversity, artist Louise Cutler uses her talents to give the community a platform to regain the Black narrative.

This is the video story to: Art & The Black Experience, that can be found in the articles tab.

CTV NEWS SEGMENT: GRADUATE WORKERS ORGANIZING COOPERATIVE OF CSU

September 15th, 2022

Fliers all over CSU's campus have been calling for one thing: fair wages and rights for the graduate workers of CSU. In this full news show, I talk to the GWOC and hear their demands for a fair work environment.

CTV LIVE REPORT: ASCSU'S FIGHT AGAINST U+2

April 28th, 2022

The Law U+2 has been a controversial piece of Fort Collins housing legislation for a very long time. Now, the Associated Students of Colorado State University may finally be doing something about it, using tye-dye shirts to raise awareness.

CTV NEWS SEGMENT: CSU MENTAL HEALTH FOR STUDENTS OF COLOR

April 14th, 2022

With Mental Health Awareness Month on its way, there has been a significant push in advocacy of mental health issues in students. However, there has been a severe lack of representation in one student group, students of color. Find out how CSU's students of color are doing to take care of their mental health and more in this full CTV Broadcast.

ASCSU SPEAKER OF THE SENATE DEBATE

March 31st, 2022

       Speaker Candidates Nick DeSalvo, Rithik Correa, and Evan Welch clash ideologies in a fierce debate over who should be the Associated Students of Colorado State University's (ASCSU) next speaker of the senate.

X.A.A.K.S'S BARBERSHOP: A NEW SPACE OF CULTURE FOR THE COMMUNITY

March 3rd, 2022

      Local Barber James Holland opens one of the first Black Barbershops in Loveland, Colorado. He hopes to give great stories and even greater cuts.

CTV NEWS SEGMENT: UNITED WOMEN OF COLOR HAIRSHOW (FULL)

February 24th, 2022

       It's Black History Month and the Black African American Cultural Center and United Women of Color hosts its annual hairshow to unite the community and look great while doing it. 

See this as well as other Fort Collins News in this full News Segment.

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