We were amongst the other talented writers spotlighted in the San Fernando Valley Daily News recently.The cause: The 1 year anniversary of Say It Loud!, the San Fernando Valley's Black Newspaper.
Saharra White, editor-in-chief, has been busy distributing this ground-breaking paper around the world (literally). Saharra is currently in Uganda offering her group building skills along with Tiffany Lucero.
We feel honored to be one of the staff writers at Say It Loud!
Check out a brief of the article below:
CSUN student launches newspaper aimed at African-Americans
By Justino Aguila, Staff Writer
The Daily News 11/27/1008
Saharra White knew that starting a newspaper wouldn't be easy given the state of the publishing industry and the souring economy - but she also knew it was the right thing to do.
As a student, she had very little money, but a lot of hope and plenty of support from her friends and family.
Then last year, inspired by the injustices of the world and Sen. Barack Obama's bid for president, Say It Loud! was born - a newspaper for African-Americans of the San Fernando Valley.
It gave the then-California State University, Northridge, student something to do for her community as she continued to pursue her journalistic dreams.
She used her small savings to launch the paper and received donations from friends.
"I wanted to start the newspaper because there are black people in the Valley doing some positive things," said White, 24. "If this paper was available back when I was in middle school, my life would have been easier."
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Yay Say it Loud!
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