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.
Chevrolet Celebrates Year 8 of “Discover the Unexpected” Internship Program, Partnering with HBCU Talent
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The DTU internship began on June 12 and concluded with a ceremony in Detroit on August 9. Upon completing the program, Chevrolet and the NNPA awarded each fellow $18,000 in scholarships and stipends, bringing the total amount awarded to $930,000, supporting 69 students from 23 unique HBCUs. To learn more about Discover the Unexpected, visit https://www.nnpa.org/chevydtu/.
Expansion of Business Initiative to Boost Philly Mayor’s Clean and Green Effort, City Officials Say
THE PHILADELPHIA TRIBUNE — City officials and non-profit leaders gathered at Temple University as Mayor Cherelle Parker’s office announced the expansion of the Philadelphia Taking Care of Business Program, also referred to as PHL TCB.
WATCH: Philly’s Junior Barber Academy Provides Safe Outlet for Youth
The Junior Barber Academy, located in Manayunk and led by the P. Michael Boone Foundation, is teaching young students between the ages of 12 and 18 the skills of barbering. The Academy and 21 other area nonprofits received grant funding in June from the Philadelphia District Attorney’s office for their gun violence prevention efforts.
THE CHEVROLET TRAX
The official DTU road trip ride
