JUAN BENN, JR.
Juan Benn Jr. is a multimedia journalist and writer who is passionate about covering politics and culture. Having already worked with numerous reputable outlets, Juan is pursuing a B.A. in Media, Journalism, and Film Communications at Howard University. There, he serves as the Multimedia Editor at Howard’s 100-year-old student newspaper.
Keeping Busy In The Chi
With my first two years completed at North Carolina A&T I have had on-campus experiences pertaining to writing news, interviewing and developing journalism skills. But I’ve never had the opportunity like the one Chevy Discover The Unexpected has given me this summer, to not only travel the country and develop genuine connections, but to also learn about our Black communities and the triumphs and downfalls that occur within them, that are rarely shared on a broader scale in the mainstream media.
Coast To Coast: L.A. To Chicago
After getting back to Chicago, my team and I prepared to attend ComplexCon, a convention hosted by a leading urban magazine. It is a leading convention in showcasing what’s trending in mainstream culture. It was a nice experience, but I realized that I’m not in touch with popular culture. From the fashion down to the hottest new artist(s), I feel like I’ve been living under a rock for the past few years. And you know what, I don’t care.
I Could Make Chicago a Thing
The Chicago Crusader has shown us a great time, and they have also been challenging me to do things that I am not naturally comfortable with. I’m actually a published journalist now, which is crazy because I am not a great writer, but it is still cool to say that some of my work has been published.
THE CHEVROLET TRAX
The official DTU road trip ride
