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Campus Activities Team Karaoke Night
https://youtu.be/EaQU_Ywdrqw The final assignment of my photojournalism class was to put together a news story that incorporated...
Chanel Taylor
Dec 9, 20192 min read
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Photojournalism ballin'
I shot the Wayne State University women’s basketball team in their home game against Wright State Lake on November 21 at 7 p.m. This was...
Chanel Taylor
Dec 1, 20192 min read
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Featuring the Day of the Dead Exhibit
The feature assignment was to choose an event and shoot a photojournalism story of at least five photos. I researched events happening...
Chanel Taylor
Nov 8, 20192 min read
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Chanel Taylor
Nov 7, 20190 min read
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Law and Ethics
The First Amendment is the foundation of the country and the profession of journalism. It allows for a free press, which separates the...
Chanel Taylor
Oct 28, 20192 min read
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Taking My First Shot
The first photography assignment for the Photojournalism course was to take 10 photographs that capture different aspects of photography...
Chanel Taylor
Oct 10, 20192 min read
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Chanel Taylor
Apr 16, 20180 min read
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Embracing your remarkable self
“Some people bring out the worst in you, others bring out the best, and then there are those remarkably rare, addictive ones who just...
Gabrielle Burgess-Smith
Aug 2, 20173 min read
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Invest in yourself, invest in your sisters
Recently I had the pleasure of attending the first ever Blog Boss Experience hosted by natural hair YouTubber @nae2curly. The workshop...
Chanel Taylor
Jul 30, 20173 min read
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Jamaica Vlog Episode Two
Check out episode two of my trip to Jamaica! Watch Jada Samone and myself shop, ride horses, and try new fruit. Share, like, comment and...
Chanel Taylor
Jun 20, 20171 min read
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Jamaica Vlog Episode One
Check out episode one of my trip to Jamaica that includes taste testing, water sports, and entertainment! The vlog features Jada Samone...
Chanel Taylor
Jun 11, 20171 min read
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April Engagements
The month of April was very exciting and busy for me – from meeting activists to completing my first year of college! Here is a quick...
Chanel Taylor
May 4, 20174 min read
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10 Ways to stay focused during the final stretch
It’s that time of the year when you can taste summer. In Michigan, it’s finally getting warm outside and everyone is ready to break out...
Chanel Taylor
Apr 16, 20172 min read
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Ignorant Art: More than a Brand
Houston based designer Jada Ledet is the definition of black girl magic. She maintains stellar grades at the University of Houston as an...
Chanel Taylor
Mar 31, 20173 min read
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10 Ways to prepare for the week
It is said that a Sunday well spent breeds a week of content, here are 10 ways to maximize your Sunday and prepare you for a successful...
Chanel Taylor
Mar 26, 20172 min read
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10 ways to celebrate Women's History Month
March is Women’s History Month! A month to honor the strength and tenacity of women around the world. Here are 10 things we can do in...
Chanel Taylor
Mar 13, 20174 min read
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Overcoming Grief
Losing someone hurts whether you're age 5 or 85. No matter how spiritually sophisticated you are, it mutilates your heart. This will be...
Chanel Taylor
Mar 3, 20178 min read
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Top 10 stores to shop when you're fabulous and frugal
As a college student on a budget it’s important for me to look good, and not break the bank. The following lists my favorite stores for...
Chanel Taylor
Feb 16, 20174 min read
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4.5 Hearts for "Where the Heart Is"
"Where the Heart Is" is a novel by Billie Letts published in 1995. It also gained a spot in Oprah's book club. Billie Letts (1938-2014)...
Chanel Taylor
Feb 15, 20172 min read
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