By Karen List
Ethan Bakuli, class of 2019, is the Identity Reporter for the Burlington Free Press, where he relies on data and on-the-ground reporting to tell the stories of Vermonters.
Check out his story on protests in Burlington, where protestors are occupying a local park and calling for the firing of three police officers involved in excessive force incidents.
"While I'm very fortunate to be a reporter, telling local stories about the pandemic and protests against police brutality, I think it's important to acknowledge that many journalists right now are simultaneously pushing their newsrooms to be more equitable and inclusive. It's good to see a lot of those conversations happening, and I hope they shape how we cover our communities moving forward."