My name is Asia Floyd, and I will be graduating with my Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and minor in Africology and African American Studies from Temple University in December 2021. I have worked hard throughout four years of being in college and even made the Dean’s List. Throughout my years of college, I helped volunteer for a show called Temple Update. My goal after graduation is to work and, eventually, produce and direct my own show. I am very excited to be a part of the Inaugural Amsterdam News Educational Foundation Business Internship Program because I think it is essential to learn the business side of journalism. LinkedIn Profile
I am Raegan Lee, a recent graduate of the University of Florida with a bachelor’s in International Studies and Japanese. Since I was a child, I have been interested in journalism sitting at the coffee table in my living room, creating my newspaper to show my grandmother. This then evolved into my high school’s journalism class for four years and ended it with an editor-in-chief position my senior year. In college, I used the university-provided newspaper subscriptions to keep up with daily news. I think that being informed of news events on the local, national, and international levels is one of the best ways to learn and understand the struggles of others. LinkedIn Profile
I am Angie Xu, and I was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. In the Spring of 2022, I will be graduating from Hunter College with a B.A. in Economics and a minor in Media Studies. I want to use my knowledge to assist businesses, individuals, and companies in understanding the impact of economics and media on our daily lives. I am thrilled to be a part of the Inaugural Amsterdam News Educational Foundation Business Internship Program to experience the marketing and media aspects of the most influential Black newspaper of New York. The program provides many opportunities to enhance my teamwork and leadership skills while reaching out to promote the growth and awareness of prominent men and women of color. LinkedIn Profile
I am Iyanna Mackins. I am originally from Clarksville, TN, but was raised in Charlotte, NC. I currently attend East Carolina University majoring in Interpersonal Communication with a concentration in Media Journalism. I knew I wanted to become a writer early, from writing my own short stories to falling in love with fashion magazines and realizing that journalism is what I aspired to do in life. I’m very excited to be working with New York Amsterdam News and working with a great and diverse group of individuals. I can’t wait to see where this journey takes us all. LinkedIn Profile
I am Victor Aigberaodion Uahomo from Nigeria. I hold a National Diploma in Nautical Science. I am presently studying at the University of the People, California, earning an Associate Degree in Computer Science. I am a certified Google IT support Specialist and a Network Administrator. My goal is to build one of Africa’s biggest IT companies. I am excited to be part of the Inaugural Amsterdam News Educational Foundation Business Internship Program where I will apply my own experience by brainstorming and problem-solving tasks as a team. LinkedIn Profile
I am Nandi Dabrowski. I earned a Bachelor’s in Humanities with a concentration in Creative Writing from New York University. Afterward, I completed a one-year conservatory program in figurative and fine art at the New York Academy of Art . Presently, I am in the Master of Science in Professional Writing program at New York University, where I will graduate in December 2021. Throughout my academic career, I have centered my studies around the black experience. Participating in the Amsterdam News Educational Foundation Business Internship is a profound opportunity to begin my professional writing life at an institution that has documented black lives for over 100 years. I am truly honored to have the chance to serve in this community. LinkedIn Profile