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Charlottesville Inclusive Media continues internship program for its second year

A person dressed in a black t-shirt and black jeans adjusts a fader on a sound mixing board. In the foreground is a suspended microphone that reads, "WVAI," and "101.3."
Charlottesville Inclusive Media interns get hands-on experience in media production. Here, In My Humble Opinion radio show intern Kanesha "Neno" Feggans mixes sound. Kanesha Feggans/In My Humble Opinion

By Sophia Bangura and Charlottesville Inclusive Media

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.

On the right, a woman in a backwards baseball hat writes on a postcard. She is wearing a mask over her nose and mouth. On the left, a woman smiles as she watches. A stands beside her, also looking on.
In addition to media production, CIM interns engage directly with community members. Sophia Bangura, the CIM intern with Charlottesville Tomorrow, takes notes at an event in Tonsler Park in Charlottesville. Sabrina Feggans/Charlottesville Tomorrow

“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.

A woman looks just to the right of the camera. Her shirt reads "Black Women Are Dope Period." Behind her, two large pieces of abstract art hang on the wall.
Taylor Frazier, the CIM intern at Vinegar Hill Magazine, gained new skills in marketing and online content management. Tristan Williams/Vinegar Hill Magazine

“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 recently graduated from UVA with a degree in commerce and data science.

“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.