I am a multimedia journalist raised in Lynchburg, Virginia, and currently based in the Inland Empire, California. I chose a career in journalism because of my passion for highlighting communities of color and other minorities, driven by personal experiences of not feeling seen. While my work predominantly focuses on arts and culture, I have also explored political journalism. I am deeply interested in social justice stories, solutions journalism, and sharing uplifting yet impactful narratives.

My experience includes working at CSULA’s UT and contributing as a writer and proofreader for The LA Sentinel.

Alyssah reports for Black Voice News, click here for the latest articles.