Avril Silva

journalist

My name is Avril Silva and I am a student at George Washington University majoring in Journalism and Mass Communication with a minor in International Affairs.I have experience in writing and multimedia work and specialize in social advocacy, research, and politics.From the newsroom to the soccer field, I am passionate about everything I put my mind to.

Avril Silva pictured in the White House Press Briefing room wearing a pink coat and black turtleneck.

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my work

Politicians, advocacy groups try to figure out how to convince young Latinos to vote in 2024Millions of Latinos are newly eligible to vote this year, so coaxing them to the polls is a a priority in some narrowly divided congressional districts.Teens Are Pioneering the Nationwide Movement for Menstrual EquityAfter hearing about her mother’s lack of access to menstrual pads growing up in Ghana, Kayla Boateng encouraged her school’s leadership club, Girls Need Love, to start a period product drive at John R. Lewis High School in Springfield, Va.

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