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.
Week Five: Landing In Houston
My 5th week as a DTU fellow has been very challenging. I’ve been faced with the task of writing stories at a speed that I’m not accustomed to, but I appreciate the discomfort and growth.
Hello Chicago!
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.
Hello Chicago!
Since the beginning of the journey I wanted the experience itself to be my “thank you” to the program coordinators. I treat each assignment, opportunity and encounter as a “thank you.” From delving into the depths of “The Green Book” and its comparison to our travel experience, to attending city press briefings I’ve learned that the way that we say “thank you” is through what we produce.
THE CHEVROLET TRAX
The official DTU road trip ride
