My internship with Planet Detroit is sadly ending, and I’m incredibly thankful for my experiences and the fantastic people I’ve met.
Author Archives: Jada Vasser
Jada Vasser is a junior journalism major with a minor in documentary production at Michigan State University, with future plans of gaining her Master’s and doctorate at MSU. Her main goal is to uplift the Black community and tell their stories, giving them their voice back. She works for The State News as the copy chief and participates in The New York Times Corps program, aimed at helping young journalists of color in the ever-changing journalism world. She is Planet Detroit’s 2024 summer intern, focusing on health and environmental impacts on the Black community. Her internship is supported by the MSU Knight Center for Environmental Journalism with grant support from the Great Lakes Integrated Sciences and Assessments at the University of Michigan. Jada hopes to one day write and edit for National Geographic.
