This year, Charlottesville Inclusive Media welcomed new and returning faces to our internship program.

Interns Sophia Bangura, Kanesha Feggans and Taylor Frazier are getting hands-on experience in journalism and media production as part of the CIM ecosystem.

Sophia Bangura joined Charlottesville Tomorrow in March. She supports the newsroom through administrative and editorial work, including co-writing “From the Newsroom” articles, and streamlines digital resources for the product and technology team. Bangura graduated from the University of Virginia in May 2026 and is pursuing a career in journalism with an interest in American politics.

“Sophia was eager to learn and grow. She worked on a range of projects across our community engagement, editorial and product teams, and we so appreciate her contributions,” said Atlee Webber, community editor at Charlottesville Tomorrow.

Kanesha Feggans, who goes by Neno, returned for her second year as an intern for In My Humble Opinion (IMHO). This time, she is an assistant engineer for the community-based talk show. Feggans is well-versed in web development, social media and audio engineering, and  produces and performs her own music.  

“The team over at IMHO has graciously taken me under their wing and have been open to me introducing new ideas, and been open to new content and concepts to further the growth of the show,” said Feggans. “The internship has also opened many doors to new connections through other organizations such as the Black Professionals Network, Charlottesville Tomorrow, Vinegar Hill, and so much more.” 

At IMHO, Feggans translates her music production experience into live radio production, while also building out her digital marketing skills. She’s a recent graduate of Piedmont Virginia Community College, where she studied IT and cybersecurity.

“Kanesha Feggans added a perspective and element to the IMHO family that was more than we knew was needed,” said IMHO co-host Charles Lewis. “In addition to fresh ears and production skills, she lends her voice to address topics affecting her generation.”

Over at Vinegar Hill Magazine, Taylor Frazier returned for her second year as a driving force behind Stay Fresh’s new website and social presence, telling the stories of Black farmers, winemakers and sustainability leaders across the region.

“Working with the Vinegar Hill team allowed me the opportunity to learn more about the Charlottesville community and serve as a conduit to impactfully contribute to its history,” said Frazier. 

She uploaded articles, created social media content and supported marketing campaigns. Frazier studies commerce and data science at the University of Virginia.

“The CIM internship gives those who have an interest in the information ecosystem and its intersection with community development a real world opportunity to get experience and make a contribution,” said Sarad Davenport, the Chief Operating Officer for Vinegar Hill Magazine.

“Our interns have also brought their own brilliance, helping us to think in different ways in our effort to build a healthier information ecosystem,” said Davenport.

Learn more about the Charlottesville Inclusive Media internship program.

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The Charlottesville Inclusive Media (CIM) Internship program is in full swing. 

The program offers interns the opportunity to gain professional experience in their area of interest — magazine publishing, nonprofit news or audio journalism — while strengthening organizations that are bringing more inclusive representation to local media.

The partners in CIM had hosted three students who brought varied backgrounds and skills: Taylor Frazier interned for Vinegar Hill Magazine, J.J. Yumul joined the staff at Charlottesville Tomorrow, and Kanesha Feggans became a team member at In My Humble Opinion.

In February, CIM partner Vinegar Hill Magazine welcomed Taylor Frazier. She spent her spring semester supporting website design and digital marketing for Stay Fresh, an imprint of Vinegar Hill that features stories of Black farmers, winemakers and sustainability experts. Frazier built the Stay Fresh website and developed a new social media strategy.

“Her passion for technology and storytelling made her such a valuable asset,” said Sarad Davenport, chief operating officer at Vinegar Hill. 

Additionally, Frazier spearheaded a writer recruitment campaign for CIM’s First Person Charlottesville series. She identified and reached out to community members to craft stories that would reflect their unique points of view about living and working in central Virginia.

“Being an intern at Vinegar Hill Magazine was an unforgettable experience as it gave me the opportunity to learn about and engage with historically marginalized communities in Charlottesville. The team was very supportive and pushed me to enjoy the process of reaching my full potential,” said Frazier.

A rising second year undergraduate student at the University of Virginia, Frazier is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in commerce with a minor in data science.

This summer, Kanesha Feggans started as an assistant producer intern for the In My Humble Opinion (IMHO) Radio Show. With a background in web development, social media and content creation on YouTube, plus audio engineering experience from producing and performing her own music, Feggans has hit the ground running. She is gaining new skills in radio broadcast and expanding her knowledge of digital marketing, including email campaigns and customer relationship management systems.

“Her knowledge, skill and vibrance is the combination needed to carry our multimedia platform into the modern news ecosystem,” said Charles Lewis, co-host of In My Humble Opinion.

Feggans is studying information technology at Piedmont Virginia Community College.

Charlottesville Tomorrow welcomed J.J. Yumul to the team in May 2025. Over the summer, Yumul is working with Product and Technology Officer Ashley Harper to improve the Charlottesville Inclusive Media project website and online products, including the First Person Charlottesville landing page.

“J.J.’s creativity, thoughtfulness, and motivation have truly energized the product team. I’ve genuinely enjoyed mentoring him and witnessing his remarkable growth in skills.” said Harper. “He’s an eager sponge, soaking up everything with passion and dedication.”

Yumul is also supporting the 2025 Voter Guide with research and coordinating outreach events to survey local residents.

“From UX design, to front-end coding, to project management, the internship helped me gain confidence to explore and challenge my curiosity,” said Yumul.

Yumul graduated from the University of Virginia in May with a bachelor’s degree in anthropology and is currently a master’s degree candidate at UVA’s McIntire School of Commerce.

The Charlottesville Inclusive Media Internship places people who want to get into the local media ecosystem in news and media organizations that serve central Virginia communities. This inaugural year of the CIM Internship Program is funded through a grant from the Solidarity Fund of the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation, which allows CIM’s partners to offer support and stipends.

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