Trainee Reporter Angela recently completed our Introduction to Journalism Skills Programme, looking add print/online journalism to her existing experience in radio and television. She previously worked at the BBC as a broadcast assistant and for the past two years has worked at local radio station, Hayes FM in West London, presenting and producing the

Writer Deborah has enjoyed a varied employment history (including being a VSO volunteer overseas) and is currently working with her local adult education college. Her background in libraries & information has generated an interest in adult literacy. Her MEd disseration from Sheffield University explored the role of participatory approaches to literacy and the empowerment of Third

Editor Deborah Gabriel is a multi- skilled journalist, author and lecturer with a keen interest in issues of social justice, equality, race and identity. Her book, Layers of Blackness: Colourism in the African Diaspora, was the first by a UK author to take an in- depth look at colourism. She has written articles for a variety

Trainee Reporter Eiman completed our Introduction to Journalism Skills Programme after gaining experience for her local community paper as a volunteer. Her interest in the media stems from the A/AS levels she completed in communication studies and film studies, and her A levels in sociology and government and politics put her on the road to

Reporter Joanna gained over 10 years beauty industry experience working in salons and health spas and now owns her own successful salon and training school called Vanity Beauty Academy. She currently writes for a variety of publications including: Vitality, the BABTAC member’s magazine, Scratch, Professional Beauty ,Gloss and Practical Parenting. She also works as a session

Trainee Reporter Marguerita recently completed our Introduction to Journalism Skills Programme as the first step towards her ambition of becoming a professional writer. After completing university she spent several years working in the pubic and voluntary sector. Following a career break to raise her family, Marguerita is now seeking a change of direction and an outlet

Trainee Writer Melissa completed our Introduction to Journalism Skills Programme and also holds a BA in Communication, Culture and Media from Coventry University. At 21, Melissa is passionate about creative writing and has written short stories and novels and is also interested in becoming a feature writer. She has gained some experience in magazine

Reporter Nicolas is a journalist specializing in African and Arabic arts. He has worked in both France and Canada and is presently based in London. He previously co- hosted Amandla, an African current affairs programme on CKUT 90.3FM in Montreal. He is also a regular contributor to the online magazine Touki.

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Trainee Reporter OLivia completed our Introduction to Journalism Skills Programme and at just 14 but with heaps of talent has a promising future ahead. She has always enjoyed writing and after developing an interest in newspapers and magazines decided she would like to become a journalist. She is hoping that some of the GCSEs

Reporter Writing on political, social and cultural issues Shaun has had articles published in several publications including New Nation, Workers Weekly and Caribbeannetnews. A graduate in Caribbean Studies and Politics, he intends to explore Central and South America once he has improved his Spanish.

Trainee Reporter Winora, who recently completed our Introduction to Journalism Skills Programme, describes herself as being of a certain age with a serious but youthful outlook on life. She has worked in a number of sectors including education, housing, law, and presently health. She actively pursues truth and dislikes injustice. With a zest for life,

Reporter Yasmin holds a BA in Journalism from Middlesex University. At 23, she has always had a passion for writing and even enjoyed poetry, before deciding to pursue a career in journalism. She was inspired by Marcus Garvey, who started his first newspaper at the age of 21 and who she believes was “never afraid to