Year: 2023

“Carvell Wallace’s insightful and deeply touching voice shines through in his journalism, from a feature story about America’s most prominent Black bike racer to a personal essay offering an unexpected angle to our country’s conversation about abortion access. Carvell’s work centers Black experiences with affirming and incisive stories that media sometimes overlooks.” 2023 Judges Carvell …

“Cerise Castle’s investigative journalism tenaciously unmasks extremism in our institutions. This includes a series of reports revealing a history of deputy gangs in Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, which has led to legal action. This is high-stakes and revelatory work, reported with grit and bravery.” 2023 Judges Cerise Castle is a freelance journalist specializing in …