Reporting stories that center students & communities.

I am an award-winning multimedia journalist and college professor based in Los Angeles who has extensive experience in reporting, editing, audience engagement, social media strategy and marketing. I most recently lead marketing and communications strategy for Investigative Reporters and Editors.

Aaricka Washington professional portrait, multimedia journalist based in Los Angeles
As Featured & Published In
theguardian
The New York Times
TIME
PBS NewsHour
Capital B
LAist (NPR)
Chalkbeat
WORDINBLACK

A Balanced Split of Stories & Sounds

Audio & Multimedia

Written Journalism

Mental Health is Real Wealth: how Black men prioritize healing in a Los Angeles community

An investigation in Leimert Park revealing how Black men prioritize wellness, healing, and mutual support through bi-monthly community circles.

The inanity of Zoom school suspensions

An editorial examining remote learning, structural classroom discipline, and the counterproductive practice of virtual student suspensions during the pandemic.

It's been more than a year since LAUSD pledged to green schools. But there's still no finalized plan in place

An audit of the Los Angeles Unified School District's green campus initiatives, revealing bureaucratic delays in creating climate-resilient schools.

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What I Can Be Hired For

Reporting & Editing

In-depth, community-centered writing, investigative reports, and daily news updates focusing on education, systemic equity, and urban life.

Podcast & Panel Moderating

Experienced host, multimedia strategist, and moderator ready to host panel discussions, interview guests, or contribute to podcast development.

Sensitivity Readings

Professional sensitivity assessments and consultations for newsrooms, publishers, and media agencies dealing with representation and equity reporting.

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Reach out for inquiries, collaborations, guest lectures, or sensitivity readings.