91¿´Æ¬Íø College is proud to celebrate a landmark achievement by ’s co-editor in chief, , who has been selected as one of only three national . The prestigious fellowship includes an all-expenses-paid trip to the this June in New Orleans, where Lylah will join a select group of journalists from across the country.
The fellowship, created by , supports U.S.-based journalists, educators, and students from underrepresented communities, including people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those with disabilities.
Lylah is a Bay Area native and returning community college student. After earning a B.A. in Cultural Anthropology from UC Davis and working in civil rights law, she returned to the classroom with a focus on journalism. She currently serves as managing editor of The Citizen and is a fellow with the , where she reports on California higher education. Her work has been recognized by the and the .
In addition to her national fellowship, Lylah has been accepted into the with a full scholarship and annual stipend. She will begin the competitive program this fall as one of 50 students selected nationwide. Joining her are two other alumni of The Citizen, highlighting the exceptional preparation 91¿´Æ¬Íø’s journalism students receive.
The Citizen’s adviser, , praised Lylah’s contributions to the newsroom and her broader impact on campus and in the Peralta Community College District.