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Brianna Nargiso

Brianna Nargiso is a graduate of the Howard University Cathy Hughes School of Communications with a major in media, journalism, and film, and a minor in political science. She also holds a graduate degree from Mercer University.

With a passion for social justice, education, and public health, Brianna has contributed to multiple publications, including Flintside, The Root, 101 Magazine, Howard University News Service, and many others. Her work spans profiles, event recaps, politics, and breaking news, earning her a nomination for a Hearst journalism award.

An active member of the National Association for Black Journalists, Brianna has worked with Teach for America and the Peace Corps. She is now a doctoral candidate at American University, committed to advancing her mission as an international change agent.

Brianna Nargiso's Latest Articles

Flint native Teresa Baker is focused on creating more representation in education materials for kids.

Flint native’s company is focused on representation in educational materials

By Brianna Nargiso

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Community Development

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February 10, 2021

"We're trying to normalize children being able to see positive images of characters of color in books and diversifying educational materials."

Flint native Tayler Wright-Williams published her first children's book at 10-years-old.

How a science project led to a Flint 10-year-old becoming a published author

By Brianna Nargiso

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November 9, 2020

Taylor Wright-Williams, a Flint 10-year-old, turned her experience making lip balm for a science project into a published children's book.

Filmmaker and actress Jamie Burton-Oare says Flint is her "soul."

“My goal is to do what Spike Lee did for Brooklyn for Flint”

By Brianna Nargiso

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October 20, 2020

Meet Flint native, actress, and filmmaker Jamie Burton-Oare.

Covid-19 testing protocol has been expanded by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to include mild symptoms like fever, coughing, and shortness of breath.

Michigan’s Coronavirus Task Force on Racial Disparities identifying needs of vulnerable residents

By Brianna Nargiso

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Community Development

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October 6, 2020

A Michigan task force that includes Flint resident Dr. Debra Furr-Holden continues to identify COVID-19 needs and concerns of Black residents.

Personal tragedy motivates chair of police advisory task force to seek “justice and equality”

By Brianna Nargiso

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Community Development

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October 5, 2020

Rev. Jeffrey Hawkins has made pursuing social justice and equity causes his life's mission.

Dr. Debra Furr-Holden is one of nine community members on a city of Flint task force to help give input from the community to law enforcement.

MSU epidemiologist hopes task force builds bridge between community, law enforcement

By Brianna Nargiso

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Community Development

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September 15, 2020

"The goal is to build a strong bridge between the police department and the community that they serve."