VIDEO PORTFOLIO
Stories of the Community
The following is a collection of my latest and most meaningful News Packages of the Colorado Community. Each piece highlights a diverse community whose stories need to be told. I hope you enjoy my work, and I invite you to contact me with any questions.
CTV NEWS SEGMENT: RA'S OF COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY SPEAK OUT
September 2023
Residential Assistants at Colorado State University are being charged as much as $16,000 by financial aid over a mistake made by Housing and Dining Services
Learn more about it in this piece of investigative journalism I have been working on over the past few months, now on Collegian Television 11
BREAKING: Palestinian Protests at CSU
November 2023
Protests calling for an end to the Israel-Hamas War and the destruction of Palsetine breakout at CSU
BREAKING: CSU Fraternity Accused of Portraying Blackface
September, 2024
CSU Fraternity Lambda Chi Alpha is being accused by a student and multiple Cultural Centers of displaying Uncle Sam in a racist depiction. Hear the full story in this Chief Investigative Report
ARTS & CULTURE: MASKS EXHIBIT AT THE MUSEUM OF ART
March, 2023
The Museum of Art in Fort Collins has brought back its annual Masks Exhibit, free for the entire Fort Collins community to show their artistic expression.
See all the talent local Fort Collins artists have to offer on CTV Channel 11 News!
CTV SPECIAL REPORT: BLACK PANTHER PARTY CO-FOUNDER BOBBY SEALE VISITS CSU
February, 2023
On this special CTV Featured Report, JJ McKinney gives us a closer look into the life of Bobby Seale, Co-Founder of The Black Panther Party, and his words of wisdom that he passes on to the students at CSU.
BREAKING: ASCSU's Fight Against U+2
April, 2024
A controversial housing ordiance in Colorado maybe getting abolished. Chief Investigative Anchor JJ Mckinney's got the full scoop of what this means for locals
LGBT SAFE SPACES: THE R-BAR
January, 2023
A local Fort Collins alternative bar provides a feeling of safety and security for the LGBTQ+ community to express themselves! All this and more right here, on CTV Channel 11!
CTV: Cans Around The Oval
October, 2024
CTV Investigative Anchor JJ McKinney visits C.A.N.S around the Oval, a 38 year old Colorado State tradition geared towards raising awareness around food insecurity and collecting donations.
CTV: GOVERNOR JARED POLIS & COLORADO DEMOCRATS VISIT CSU
November 10th, 2022
Governor Jared Polis, Senator Michael Bennet, and Congressman Joe Neguse made a visit to CSU to talk about issues affecting students. Find out more on CTV News.
BLACK OWNED MUSIC SCHOOL
November 3rd, 2022
Urban Monk Studios Founder Saja Butler uses Music to unite the Fort Collins community and share stories of her culture.
NOTE: This is the CTV segment of Butler's story featured in Fort Collins Black Owned Businesses in the Transmedia tab.
UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS OF CSU
October 27th, 2022
CSU is home to students of many diverse backgrounds, all of whom are working hard to achieve their education.
However, students from diverse backgrounds face diverse challenges, and those of undocumented legal status may face some of the hardest struggles.
Learn about the experiences of Undocumented Students on CTV.
THE BLACK EXPERIENCE IN FORT COLLINS: CTV SHOW
October, 2022
Fort Collins is a city that often celebrates its inclusion and way of life as, "one of the best places to live in America," according to U.S. News & World Report.
However, some in communities of color's experiences may tell a different story as instances of racial injustice towards Black communities have been covered up.
Learn more in this CTV Broadcast.
CTV: A CULTURE PERSERVED: ART & THE BLACK EXPERIENCE
October 14th, 2022
The Black population of Fort Collins is just around 1.6 percent. In a town lacking diversity, artist Louise Cutler uses her talents to give the community a platform to regain the Black narrative.
This is the video story to: Art & The Black Experience, that can be found in the articles tab.
CTV NEWS SEGMENT: GRADUATE WORKERS ORGANIZING COOPERATIVE OF CSU
September 15th, 2022
Fliers all over CSU's campus have been calling for one thing: fair wages and rights for the graduate workers of CSU. In this full news show, I talk to the GWOC and hear their demands for a fair work environment.
CTV: Homeless Shelters During The Holidays
December, 2022
The holidays are a time of joy and laughter as friends & families come together under one roof to celebrate. However, some in the community experiencing homelessness are facing struggles around this time of year. See what the FOCO community is doing to help on CTV.
CTV NEWS SEGMENT: CSU MENTAL HEALTH FOR STUDENTS OF COLOR
April 14th, 2022
With Mental Health Awareness Month on its way, there has been a significant push in advocacy of mental health issues in students. However, there has been a severe lack of representation in one student group, students of color. Find out how CSU's students of color are doing to take care of their mental health and more in this full CTV Broadcast.
X.A.A.K.S'S BARBERSHOP: A NEW SPACE OF CULTURE FOR THE COMMUNITY
March 3rd, 2022
Local Barber James Holland opens one of the first Black Barbershops in Loveland, Colorado. He hopes to give great stories and even greater cuts.