Hometown: Orlando, Florida
Denver Humphrey (she/her) is an advocate, athlete, artist, musician and storyteller. As co-founder of a non-profit, Fourddo, her passions lie in advocating for marginalized communities, amplifying others, and creating things that start conversations. Through creativity, she plans to create authentic films, music and art that challenges norms and perspectives. Denver hopes to play a part in shaping a more humanistic and equitable society.
Hometown: Madison, Alabama
Hello, my name is Jinwoo Jung. I am a rising freshman in Madison, Alabama. I moved from South Korea at the age of six. I am passionate about music and sports.
Hometown: Lakeville, Connecticut
Ellie Keum is a 16-year-old girl who lives in New Jersey and attends The Hotchkiss School. She thoroughly enjoys writing news and opinion articles for a variety of different media outlets and spends a lot of her time doing so. In her free time she likes to play hockey, read and play spikeball with her friends.
Ana Lema
Hometown: Boca Raton, Florida
My name is Ana Lema, a student, a writer, a philanthropist and an aspiring journalist from South Florida. Since 2022, I have been focused on my own independent journal, From Ana Lema — a place to fully demonstrate the skills of young artists in South Florida. My passions for writing and reporting have led me to Tuscaloosa for an opportunity to further explore my interests in journalism — not only a workshop but a clear reminder that I was made to be a writer.
Kaitlin Oden
Hometown: Chalkville, Alabama
Hi! My name is Kaitlin Oden. I am from Birmingham, Alabama, and I am a rising senior at Clay-Chalkville High School. I enjoy listening to music, discussing equality issues within the world, taking care of my plants and going out with my friends. I am extremely excited to attended MJW and I cant wait to see what’s in store for me!
Kordell Stoudemire
Hometown: Fort Worth, Texas
Hello, my name is Kordell Stoudemire and I am a rising junior who attends Boswell High School in Fort Worth, Texas. My hobbies include playing sports such as basketball, playing video games, and spending time with people. For my future, I aspire to be a sports athlete or sports journalist.
Mikiyah Washington
Hometown: Montgomery, Alabama
Hi! My name is Mikiyah A.T. Washington. Born and raised in Montgomery, Alabama, I will be a senior in the upcoming year. I plan on studying fashion design, but I’m also interested in creative media studies. I often like to read, sketch, knit and ultimately spend time with my family. I am excited for the upcoming opportunities ahead!
Zion Williams
Hometown: Spartanburg, South Carolina
My name is Zion Williams, and I am a rising senior from Spartanburg,South Carolina. I enjoy discussing pop culture, social issues and African American history. I also love to watch anime, cartoons and I am an avid listener of music.