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Daphne Young’s Journalist Portfolio

GA top state for film production

GA top state for film production

Georgia now ranks third in film and television production, after California and Connecticut.Over the past two…

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Ga. World Congress Center Authority to vote on new stadium

Ga. World Congress Center Authority to vote on new stadium

It's only a nonbinding agreement and it still needs legislature approval. But today could be the first major …

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San Francisco officials voice support for reparations proposal; authors hit with threats, racial ...

San Francisco officials voice support for reparations proposal; authors hit with threats, racial ...

SAN FRANCISCO -- Supporters of the San Francisco African American Reparations Advisory Committee (AARAC) crow…

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Articles

Atlanta’s living mayors honor Ambassador Andrew Young

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By Daphne Young Verified
| WSB-AM (Atlanta, GA) Verified
ATLANTA — Atlanta’s living mayors came together Monday night to celebrate the legacy and life of Ambassador Andrew Young at the second annual Legends of Atlanta gala. This year’s theme, “Forever Young- A Tribute to Andrew Young,” celebrated his contributions to civil and human rights. Benefitting the National Jewish Health, the black tie gala’s attendees included distinguished leaders across business, politics, and philanthropy.
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Founder of Georgia animal shelter issues warning after customers scammed out of thousands

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By Daphne Young Verified
| WALR-FM (Atlanta, GA) Verified
FORSYTH COUNTY, GA. — The founder of a Georgia animal shelter is warning pet owners after customers and the shelter were scammed out of thousands of dollars. Furkids is a non-profit located in Forsyth County that raises money to support its no-kill animal shelter, the largest in Georgia. “Well, we just feel at Furkids, we are under an attack. A scammer attack,” Samantha Shelton, founder and CEO of Furkids Animal Rescue and Shelters.
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Maynard Jackson’s childhood home restored as affordable housing for Spelman faculty

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By Daphne Young Verified
| WSB-AM (Atlanta, GA) Verified
ATLANTA — After nearly two years of revitalization efforts, the childhood home of former Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson has been fully restored and transformed into affordable housing for Spelman College faculty and staff. Located at 220 Sunset Avenue in Southwest Atlanta, the historic 6,000-square-foot property now features five renovated two-bedroom apartments. Each unit will rent for approximately $1,450 per month.
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Interview

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What was your first job as a journalist?

Photo intern at the Chicago Daily Defender newspaper.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Of course.

How is social media changing news?

Profoundly. Every year there is a new social media site emerging and so many changes to the ones that are already established.