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Aaliyah Pasols

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🇵🇷 journalist/editor. Words in @apttherapy, @forbesadvisor, @elitedaily y mas ;*

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Aaliyah Pasols’s Biography

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Aaliyah Selene Pasols is an award-winning journalist and editor. Originally from South Florida, she studied at Florida International University and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.S. in Communications-Journalism and a minor in Sociology. She currently resides in New York City.

Alongside her five years of professional editing experience, she has freelanced for numerous publications such as Forbes Advisor, Elite Daily, and Miami Herald.

How is social media changing news?

Social media is changing news in every way. News stories develop out of social media posts, & Twitter brings the news right to you instantly.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

Exploring fresh perspectives, asking the right questions, remaining curious, and delivering pieces that are unique, truthful, and bold.

Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?

Yes, I started as a staff writer but was promoted to Features Editor after one year. I got to interview Pembroke Pines mayor Frank C. Ortis.

Awards

Sunshine State Awards

2022 - Best Light Feature

Won 1st place for the "Best Light Feature" category for my Miami Herald story: "She made Miami chongas famous. Now she’s the voice of Selena in the new Netflix series."

Florida Society of News Editors Journalism Contest

2022 - Best Features Writing (Student)

Won third place for Feature Writing in the 2022 Florida Society of News Editors Contest, the state’s most important journalism competition. My Miami Herald story titled, "Outdoor retro fun: Meet the roller skaters that took to the street during the pandemic" won the distinction.