https://kiaramatthews.journoportfolio.comRSS Feed for Kiara MatthewsenTue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/506700/uploads/f05d2b70-74d2-42b1-a2e5-0da161de64e6.pdfTue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/506700/uploads/f05d2b70-74d2-42b1-a2e5-0da161de64e6.pdfhttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/506700/uploads/51d16b1b-0035-4827-b9a2-589f958bf6ad.pdfTue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/506700/uploads/51d16b1b-0035-4827-b9a2-589f958bf6ad.pdfhttps://youtube.com/shorts/WZZwYsFCCBI?si=K1r6nWjQeKyYmRftTue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://youtube.com/shorts/WZZwYsFCCBI?si=K1r6nWjQeKyYmRfthttps://www.tiktok.com/@journalistshawty/video/7635467422496984350?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcTue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.tiktok.com/@journalistshawty/video/7635467422496984350?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pchttps://youtube.com/shorts/gEPRIhXMsSk?feature=shareTue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://youtube.com/shorts/gEPRIhXMsSk?feature=sharehttps://youtube.com/shorts/WZZwYsFCCBI?si=DenJiMuz2cbScgE3Click To Watch Video!Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://youtube.com/shorts/WZZwYsFCCBI?si=DenJiMuz2cbScgE3https://youtube.com/shorts/WZZwYsFCCBI?si=DenJiMuz2cbScgE3Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://youtube.com/shorts/WZZwYsFCCBI?si=DenJiMuz2cbScgE3https://youtube.com/shorts/WZZwYsFCCBI?feature=shareTue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://youtube.com/shorts/WZZwYsFCCBI?feature=sharehttps://www.instagram.com/p/DXFdF4REVGa/?igsh=ajZtbjlvbXZwdGR4Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.instagram.com/p/DXFdF4REVGa/?igsh=ajZtbjlvbXZwdGR4https://deadlinediaries1.wordpress.com/2026/04/30/from-the-strait-to-the-street-how-global-conflict-is-driving-up-gas-prices-in-cobb-county/By: Kiara Matthews ATLANTA — The sound of chanting echoed through the streets as hundreds of protesters gathered on May 1, filling the city with signs, voices, and a shared sense of urgency. What began as a day rooted in workers’ rights quickly transformed into a widespread demonstration of student activism, drawing participants from across metro Atlanta. For many, the noise wasn’t just background, it was the message. May Day, also known as International Workers’ Day, has long b...Sun, 03 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://deadlinediaries1.wordpress.com/2026/04/30/from-the-strait-to-the-street-how-global-conflict-is-driving-up-gas-prices-in-cobb-county/https://deadlinediaries1.wordpress.com/2026/05/03/from-campus-to-the-streets-students-unite-for-may-day-protests-across-atlanta/By: Kiara Matthews ATLANTA — The sound of chanting echoed through the streets as hundreds of protesters gathered on May 1, filling the city with signs, voices, and a shared sense of urgency. What began as a day rooted in workers’ rights quickly transformed into a widespread demonstration of student activism, drawing participants from across metro Atlanta. For many, the noise wasn’t just background, it was the message. May Day, also known as International Workers’ Day, has long b...Sun, 03 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://deadlinediaries1.wordpress.com/2026/05/03/from-campus-to-the-streets-students-unite-for-may-day-protests-across-atlanta/https://deadlinediaries1.wordpress.com/2026/04/30/from-the-strait-to-the-street-how-global-conflict-is-driving-up-gas-prices-in-cobb-county/By: Kiara Matthews COBB COUNTY, Ga. – On a busy afternoon in Cobb County, the numbers on the gas pump seem to be climbing quicker than ever, a tank that would normally cost $20 is now $40 to $60 before the tank is even full. For many drivers and residents, the rising cost of gas is no longer just an inconvenience, it’s becoming a daily concern. “I used to just put $20 in (at the pump) and call it a day,” said Nicola Okonji, a lifelong Cobb County resident and local Kennesaw State Universit...Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://deadlinediaries1.wordpress.com/2026/04/30/from-the-strait-to-the-street-how-global-conflict-is-driving-up-gas-prices-in-cobb-county/https://deadlinediaries1.wordpress.com/2026/04/27/the-ecologie-vintage-festival-returned-to-town-center/By: Kiara Matthews KENNESAW, Ga. — Shoppers, collectors, and fashion enthusiasts gathered at Town Center Mall on Sunday for the Ecologie Vintage Fair, a lively event that transformed the shopping mall into a hub for sustainable fashion, local creativity, and community connection. Featuring more than 100 vendors, the fair offered a wide range of vintage clothing, handmade goods, and adorable accessories. Booth after booth of pieces filled the space, drawing attendees eager to find unique st...Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://deadlinediaries1.wordpress.com/2026/04/27/the-ecologie-vintage-festival-returned-to-town-center/https://deadlinediaries1.wordpress.com/2025/12/03/when-leadership-sets-the-tone/By: Kiara Matthews KENNESAW, Ga- In Norfolk,Virginia, hospital corpseman Destynee Pride talks about how she watched her crewmate, a transgender sailor under her care who has served more than 15 years,be told that she would be removed from service and lose all her promised benefits including her medical care for her transition. This is only one example of the new regulations, including what is known as the ‘transgender ban’, that is spreading across the branches of our military.  As the Tru...Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://deadlinediaries1.wordpress.com/2025/12/03/when-leadership-sets-the-tone/