Aallyah Wright
@aallyahpatrice.bsky.social
I write about Black rural America for Capital B 🌎
2025 IRE Chauncey Bailey Journalist of Color Investigative Reporting Fellow 🥳
Mississippi 4eva. 🌻
https://capitalbnews.org/author/aallyah-wright/
2025 IRE Chauncey Bailey Journalist of Color Investigative Reporting Fellow 🥳
Mississippi 4eva. 🌻
https://capitalbnews.org/author/aallyah-wright/
Happy birthday to me!
October 31, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Happy birthday to me!
just a woman showing up, for herself 🌱
September 29, 2025 at 2:10 PM
just a woman showing up, for herself 🌱
UPDATE: Patrick Braxton won re-election.
Rather than the courts demanding he’s in office, “the people put me there this time,” he told me after his victory.
(Braxton viewing results on the window at town hall.)
Rather than the courts demanding he’s in office, “the people put me there this time,” he told me after his victory.
(Braxton viewing results on the window at town hall.)
August 27, 2025 at 12:36 PM
UPDATE: Patrick Braxton won re-election.
Rather than the courts demanding he’s in office, “the people put me there this time,” he told me after his victory.
(Braxton viewing results on the window at town hall.)
Rather than the courts demanding he’s in office, “the people put me there this time,” he told me after his victory.
(Braxton viewing results on the window at town hall.)
To all professionals (and retirees) in the journalism, film, television, theatre, entertainment, and arts world, join the challenge to post a photo of yourself in your job. Just a picture, no description. The goal is to flood social media with our profession.
July 30, 2025 at 5:37 PM
To all professionals (and retirees) in the journalism, film, television, theatre, entertainment, and arts world, join the challenge to post a photo of yourself in your job. Just a picture, no description. The goal is to flood social media with our profession.
i graduated with a bachelor’s in journalism w/ a minor in communications and theatre from Delta State University.
I’m thrilled to be selected as part of the first 40 Under 40 class for my alma mater! ✨
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I’m thrilled to be selected as part of the first 40 Under 40 class for my alma mater! ✨
deltastategiving.org/delta-state-...
July 17, 2025 at 2:54 PM
i graduated with a bachelor’s in journalism w/ a minor in communications and theatre from Delta State University.
I’m thrilled to be selected as part of the first 40 Under 40 class for my alma mater! ✨
deltastategiving.org/delta-state-...
I’m thrilled to be selected as part of the first 40 Under 40 class for my alma mater! ✨
deltastategiving.org/delta-state-...
i graduated with a bachelor’s in journalism w/ a minor in communications and theatre from Delta State University.
I’m thrilled to be selected as part of the first 40 Under 40 class for my alma mater! ✨
I’m thrilled to be selected as part of the first 40 Under 40 class for my alma mater! ✨
July 17, 2025 at 2:54 PM
i graduated with a bachelor’s in journalism w/ a minor in communications and theatre from Delta State University.
I’m thrilled to be selected as part of the first 40 Under 40 class for my alma mater! ✨
I’m thrilled to be selected as part of the first 40 Under 40 class for my alma mater! ✨
And thank you for asking me to introduce a Mississippi legend - David Banner!
June 1, 2025 at 5:41 PM
And thank you for asking me to introduce a Mississippi legend - David Banner!
I’m profoundly grateful that Clarksdale chose me — and that I chose y’all. Thank you for trusting me to tell our stories and amplifying your voices and to @capitalb.bsky.social, for your commitment to telling these stories.
June 1, 2025 at 5:40 PM
I’m profoundly grateful that Clarksdale chose me — and that I chose y’all. Thank you for trusting me to tell our stories and amplifying your voices and to @capitalb.bsky.social, for your commitment to telling these stories.
This is happening.
May 28, 2025 at 11:57 PM
This is happening.
We made it to CNN 🥳
May 10, 2025 at 5:57 PM
We made it to CNN 🥳
“The people are Geechee people because we were left unbothered and untouched, and I just want the Geechee people to stay Geechee."
My latest piece explores how a case before the Georgia Supreme Court could shape the future of the historic Sapelo Island.
capitalbnews.org/sapelo-islan...
My latest piece explores how a case before the Georgia Supreme Court could shape the future of the historic Sapelo Island.
capitalbnews.org/sapelo-islan...
April 17, 2025 at 4:11 PM
“The people are Geechee people because we were left unbothered and untouched, and I just want the Geechee people to stay Geechee."
My latest piece explores how a case before the Georgia Supreme Court could shape the future of the historic Sapelo Island.
capitalbnews.org/sapelo-islan...
My latest piece explores how a case before the Georgia Supreme Court could shape the future of the historic Sapelo Island.
capitalbnews.org/sapelo-islan...
I was nominated for two categories. And I won the Award for Journalism.
To Clarksdale, the young Black aspiring media professionals AND all of you who allow me to tell your stories, this one is for you 🩷
To Clarksdale, the young Black aspiring media professionals AND all of you who allow me to tell your stories, this one is for you 🩷
February 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
I was nominated for two categories. And I won the Award for Journalism.
To Clarksdale, the young Black aspiring media professionals AND all of you who allow me to tell your stories, this one is for you 🩷
To Clarksdale, the young Black aspiring media professionals AND all of you who allow me to tell your stories, this one is for you 🩷
I am beyond honored to be a nominee for the Women In Media Celebration hosted by Women for Progress of MS, Inc. and Women for Progress Radio Network. To be celebrated in my home state, alongside an amazing group of women, is such a blessing.
February 15, 2025 at 10:37 PM
I am beyond honored to be a nominee for the Women In Media Celebration hosted by Women for Progress of MS, Inc. and Women for Progress Radio Network. To be celebrated in my home state, alongside an amazing group of women, is such a blessing.
Also, can we just enjoy the beauty of Sapelo Island?
📸: Malcolm Jackson
📸: Malcolm Jackson
February 6, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Also, can we just enjoy the beauty of Sapelo Island?
📸: Malcolm Jackson
📸: Malcolm Jackson
Up early this morning reporting from the National Black Growers Council annual meeting!
December 12, 2024 at 1:00 PM
Up early this morning reporting from the National Black Growers Council annual meeting!
This #GivingTuesday, I want to tell you why supporting Black press matters — and why backing @capitalb.bsky.social before the year ends is a powerful way to make a difference.
Donate here: capitalbnews.fundjournalism.org/donate/?camp...
Donate here: capitalbnews.fundjournalism.org/donate/?camp...
December 3, 2024 at 2:33 PM
This #GivingTuesday, I want to tell you why supporting Black press matters — and why backing @capitalb.bsky.social before the year ends is a powerful way to make a difference.
Donate here: capitalbnews.fundjournalism.org/donate/?camp...
Donate here: capitalbnews.fundjournalism.org/donate/?camp...
Go vote. That is all. #ElectionDay ✨
November 5, 2024 at 4:23 PM
Go vote. That is all. #ElectionDay ✨
One of my sources told me he wanted physical copies of my latest piece to pass out to folks in his community.
I created a layout. Printed more than a dozen copies. And shipped it off today.
This is more accessible for people without internet or lack digital literacy skills.
I created a layout. Printed more than a dozen copies. And shipped it off today.
This is more accessible for people without internet or lack digital literacy skills.
May 15, 2024 at 6:42 PM
One of my sources told me he wanted physical copies of my latest piece to pass out to folks in his community.
I created a layout. Printed more than a dozen copies. And shipped it off today.
This is more accessible for people without internet or lack digital literacy skills.
I created a layout. Printed more than a dozen copies. And shipped it off today.
This is more accessible for people without internet or lack digital literacy skills.
When I visited Sparta, residents told me they simply didn’t want to sell their land, which has been in their family for generations. Other feared the potential damage to their homes from the train.
capitalbnews.org/sparta-railr...
capitalbnews.org/sparta-railr...
April 2, 2024 at 4:39 PM
When I visited Sparta, residents told me they simply didn’t want to sell their land, which has been in their family for generations. Other feared the potential damage to their homes from the train.
capitalbnews.org/sparta-railr...
capitalbnews.org/sparta-railr...
Residents like Beverly Steele, whose grandfather x3 was a founding member of Royal, says it’s even more important to get listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Their hope is that the designation will lead to tougher restrictions on developers.
March 21, 2024 at 1:40 PM
Residents like Beverly Steele, whose grandfather x3 was a founding member of Royal, says it’s even more important to get listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Their hope is that the designation will lead to tougher restrictions on developers.
Last month, I became a 2x Anthem Awards Winner!
I won the Silver prize in the news & journalism category under human & civil rights for my reporting on Mayor Braxton and his fight to serve in rural Alabama.
I also won the Community Voice Award after receiving the most fan votes in my category.
I won the Silver prize in the news & journalism category under human & civil rights for my reporting on Mayor Braxton and his fight to serve in rural Alabama.
I also won the Community Voice Award after receiving the most fan votes in my category.
February 16, 2024 at 3:42 PM
Last month, I became a 2x Anthem Awards Winner!
I won the Silver prize in the news & journalism category under human & civil rights for my reporting on Mayor Braxton and his fight to serve in rural Alabama.
I also won the Community Voice Award after receiving the most fan votes in my category.
I won the Silver prize in the news & journalism category under human & civil rights for my reporting on Mayor Braxton and his fight to serve in rural Alabama.
I also won the Community Voice Award after receiving the most fan votes in my category.
I'm traveling across the rural South to report on the digital divide & the effects on Black folks. If you live in rural AL, MS or GA, fill out this form. I’ll have post cards/forms on hand in every state!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
September 14, 2023 at 3:21 PM
I'm traveling across the rural South to report on the digital divide & the effects on Black folks. If you live in rural AL, MS or GA, fill out this form. I’ll have post cards/forms on hand in every state!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...