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Freelance journalist and photographer based in New York City and Connecticut covering activism-related news and events.

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In Photos: Darien kids remind high schoolers to 'stay positive' during finals

In Photos: Darien kids remind high schoolers to 'stay positive' during finals

Took photos for this article showcasing the work of preschool activists starting a movement.

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OPINION: 'Overwhelmed' CT teen reflects on working in a grocery during coronavirus

OPINION: 'Overwhelmed' CT teen reflects on working in a grocery during coronavirus

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate Kate Dempsey graduated from Darien High in 2019…

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Nearly 100 show up for Black Lives Matter/Pride protest and open mic Sunday

Nearly 100 show up for Black Lives Matter/Pride protest and open mic Sunday

Just like with the vigil we organized, we thought that barely anyone would show up. Like a person waiting for…

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PHOTOS: Hundreds turn out for Black Lives Matter vigil in Darien

PHOTOS: Hundreds turn out for Black Lives Matter vigil in Darien

About two hundred people turned out for Friday night's Black Lives Matter vigil that was held at Tilley Pond,…

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The Invisible People: Helping the homeless and overcoming stigma

The Invisible People: Helping the homeless and overcoming stigma

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate Neirad (the Darien High School newspaper) edito…

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Fighting to Study: Henry Kyaw's Journey From Outlaw to U.S. Student

Fighting to Study: Henry Kyaw's Journey From Outlaw to U.S. Student

By Kate Dempsey Some students get in trouble and receive a slip for detention. For student Bhone "Henry" Kyaw…

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Darien Pride: Strides made since last year's Pride march

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By Tammy Nguyen, Kate Dempsey, Kyla Johns, Allegra Molkenthin
| Darien Times Verified
Walking through downtown Darien and seeing Pride flags flying high and spotting rainbow lawn signs across town is an incredible, colorful reminder of love and equality. The flags, which represent the spectrum of human sexuality and gender identities and diversity within the LGBTQ+ community, are encouraging and uplifting signs of hope. Each stripe of the flag holds meaning: orange is Healing, yellow is Sunlight, green is Nature, etc.
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Nearly 100 show up for Black Lives Matter/Pride protest and open mic Sunday

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By Kate Dempsey, Tammy Nguyen
| Darien Times Verified
By Kate Dempsey and Tammy Nguyen Published 8:56 am EDT, Monday, June 29, 2020 Nearly 100 showed up for a Black Lives Matter and Pride Month protest and open mic on Sunday, June 28. Nearly 100 showed up for a Black Lives Matter and Pride Month protest and open mic on Sunday, June 28. Photo: Bailey Bitetto Photo: Bailey Bitetto Image 1 of / 33 Caption Close Image 1 of 33 Nearly 100 showed up for a Black Lives Matter and Pride Month protest and open mic on Sunday, June 28.
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Nearly 100 show up for Black Lives Matter/Pride protest and open mic Sunday

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By Kate Dempsey, Tammy Nguyen
| Stamford Advocate Verified
By Kate Dempsey and Tammy Nguyen Updated 10:44 am EDT, Monday, June 29, 2020 Nearly 100 showed up for a Black Lives Matter and Pride Month protest and open mic on Sunday, June 28. Nearly 100 showed up for a Black Lives Matter and Pride Month protest and open mic on Sunday, June 28. Photo: Meaghan Dempsey Photo: Meaghan Dempsey Image 1 of / 33 Caption Close Image 1 of 33 Nearly 100 showed up for a Black Lives Matter and Pride Month protest and open mic on Sunday, June 28.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Writing op-eds and covering activism-related events in my local newspaper.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No, but I do own one.

How is social media changing news?

Social media is allowing more users to report on what is going on in the world.
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