Hot Off the Press: Atoms welcome Melanie Johnson

Thursday, February 17th, 2022—Extra, extra read all about it! Syracuse Academy of Science elementary school welcomed CNY Central’s multimedia journalist and member of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), Melanie Johnson to be a guest speaker in its 28 Speakers in 28 Days series.

Melanie, a Howard University alumna spoke with the Atoms who are interested in pursuing a career in broadcast journalism and media. Students were fascinated with the diversity of work and stories Melanie covers, as well as her career as a multimedia journalist. Melanie also shared with the students how she became a member of NABJ, places she’s traveled and some of her hobbies.

‘On the record,’ Melanie has certainly inspired many of our students to continue to pursue a career in broadcast journalism and media. Thank you for taking the time out of your day to speak with the Syracuse Academy of Science and Citizenship elementary school Atoms and for being a part of our 28 Speakers in 28 Days series.