Emma Spell

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Emma Spell is a graphic designer from Seattle, Washington, who earned her B.A. in Graphic Design from The Design School at Arizona State University. During her time at ASU, she completed a summer internship with Scrivanich Co. in Woodinville, WA, where she worked on rebranding and web design projects. This experience strengthened her business communication skills, and her studies heightened her passion for blending media and storytelling through design. Today, she continues to explore innovative ways to blend art and technology, always aiming to tell compelling stories through her creative work.

Female Journalists Face Violence

Violence against female journalists not only diminishes the diversity of voices in the media but also significantly undermines the free flow of information essential to a functioning democracy. Acts of targeted violence, including murder, assault, and intimidation, are often employed as a brutal form of censorship aimed at silencing female voices and discouraging other women from entering journalism. This climate of fear leads to self-censorship and limits investigative reporting, which is crucial for holding power to account. As female journalists face threats and violence, critical perspectives are lost, leaving communities with a narrow narrative and undermining public trust in the media.