Year: 2025

“Ms. Sanchez chronicles the lived experiences of farmworkers, migrants, and LGBTQ+ people by telling nuanced stories through both written and visual journalism, bringing to light underreported narratives of hardship and resilience.” 2025 Judges Zaydee Sanchez is a Mexican-American visual journalist, documentary photographer, and writer whose coverage highlights the lives of labor workers, migrants, and other …

“Ms. Graham’s rich and lyrical writing masterfully weaves the scale of history throughout her stories, unveiling parts of Black history and culture from underrepresented regions of America that need to be shared with diverse audiences.” 2025 Judges Ms. Graham is a writer, storyteller, and cultural critic dedicated to covering under resourced and misrepresented communities in …