JOSEPH TILAYE
Joseph Tilaye is a rising senior visual arts major with a concentration in Graphic Design at Alabama A&M University. He is passionate about creating his own narratives and leaving an impact on whatever space he finds himself in. Joseph is an optimist who enjoys talking with friends, walks through nature, and trying new foods.
DTU JOURNAL ENTRY 1: NEW ROADS LEAD TO REWARDING LIFE LESSONS IN DETROIT
Never one to shy away from the challenge of greatness, I recently accepted the opportunity to work with the Black Press this summer in the National Newspaper Publishers Association “Discover The Unexpected” Journalism Fellowship program.
DTU JOURNAL ENTRY 1: READY TO “DISCOVER THE UNEXPECTED” WITH THE BLACK PRESS
When I headed to Detroit for the immersion event that kicked off the “Discover The Unexpected” (DTU) Journalism Fellowship program, I knew that I had to be ready for anything—and I was.
DTU JOURNAL ENTRY 1: THE DETROIT IMMERSION TRIP CHANGED MY MINDSET
The highlight of the trip was exploring the city of Detroit during the scavenger hunt. I even discovered another great Motown landmark, the First Congressional Church, one of the last stops along the Underground Railroad. I was honored to stand outside of one of the cornerstones of the anti-slavery movement, one that paved the way to freedom “for everybody, everywhere.”
THE CHEVROLET TRAX
The official DTU road trip ride
