Duvalier Malone
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Voting Rights, HBCUs, Politics, Education, Poverty, Social & Race Relations, and Elections.
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Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Volunteering to write for my local hometown newspaper.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes
How is social media changing news?
Social Media is changing so rapidly, however that’s a great thing it allows so many different ways for reporting the news.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
I actually don’t have one.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
I love telling stories. It’s an amazing opportunity to view the world through so many diverse lens.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
I actually don’t have one.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
I enjoy short and to the point!
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Adobe Photoshop
What's your favorite social network?
I love meet and greet reception after work!
Who do you wish followed you?
Oprah
Why did you become a journalist?
So that stories that might not be told get a light.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Yes, I worked with my high school news paper writing opinion pieces on the issues of poverty and education in rural communities.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
The story of the life and legacy of Emmett Till.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Always tell the truth. Integrity is everything.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime! I love telling stories and being engaged.
What's the best pitch you ever got?
A story on the life of Emmett Till.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
N/A
What's your favorite drink?
Champagne
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Watching the news!
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
I love presidential biographies!
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
I think people don’t understand as you grow and gain experience your beats change.
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