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Jayden Lawrence

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Naperville
As seen in: Chicago Sun-Times, Constant Contact, Project Censored, The Press, LMC Experience, WONC Radio
Covers:  Sports, Breaking News, Political Analysis, Art and History, Rap/Hip-Hop

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I am Jayden Lawrence, a Methodist scholar at North Central College. I was born in Savannah, Georgia, but my childhood years were spent in other places, most notably Antioch, California. Growing up as a blend of Jamaican and Cuban heritage, I have experienced diverse cultures throughout my whole life. My love for storytelling led me to pursue writing, photography, and journaling, enabling me to connect with people's stories on a profound level.

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Reps. Sykes, Brown Celebrate Upcoming Removal of Gorge Dam

Reps. Sykes, Brown Celebrate Upcoming Removal of Gorge Dam

U.S. Representatives and Great Lakes Task Force members Shontel Brown (D-OH) and Emilia Sykes (D-OH) joined E…

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ALT BLK ERA: Unstoppable, Unfiltered, Unapologetic

ALT BLK ERA: Unstoppable, Unfiltered, Unapologetic

by Jayden Lawrence On January 24, 2025, sisters Nyrobi and Chaya Becket-Messam dropped their album, Rave Immo…

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Tupac Shakur: Born to Fight Forward

Tupac Shakur: Born to Fight Forward

When Tupac Shakur died on September 13, 1996, the world lost something more than just a rapper; we were depri…

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Doechii Is Taking Over the World

Doechii Is Taking Over the World

Doechii delivered Alligator Bites Never Heal less than a year ago, and her work has already reached critical …

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Why the Sonya Massey laws are beneficial for policing - NCClinked

Why the Sonya Massey laws are beneficial for policing - NCClinked

There's a solution to end police brutality, it only requires Congress to agree on the solution post-Sonya Mas…

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Beyond Earth Day and May Day

Beyond Earth Day and May Day

Corporate media neglect vital issues like climate change & labor rights, offering only shallow coverage beyon…

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Articles

Naperville police patrols for distracted drivers surge in April

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By Jayden Lawrence
| ncclinked.com
Students should think twice before answering that call while driving, especially this month as Naperville police patrols are surging. According to the NPD Public Information Office’s press release from April 8, the Naperville Police Department is increasing patrols in search of drivers who violate distracted driving laws throughout April.
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The Senate race heats up in Illinois

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By Jayden Lawrence
| ncclinked.com
NCC Students are witnessing a Class II senate election season and Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) announced he will not seek re-election on April 3, 2025. Primary elections will be held on March 17, while the General election is November 3. The map below covers the top three candidates from the Democratic Party and notable candidates from the Republican Party. illinois Politics senate State Voting Share. Twitter Facebook Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
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Why the Sonya Massey laws are beneficial for policing

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By Jayden Lawrence
| ncclinked.com
Recent controversies, such as the murder of Sonya Massey, reveal the need for a fundamental shift in how police services are structured and monitored. The pity settlement for the family will not be enough to protect Black youth unless Illinois Senator Doris Turner’s proposed Sonya Massey laws pass in Congress. Since, as we all know, minority communities need reform in American policing to preserve innocent lives.
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How is social media changing news?

By making news more available so everybody has easier/more access.

What story are you most proud of writing or working on?

I am most proud of my Los Medanos College policing story in which I had to interview various adults and powerful figures.

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