Shedding light on the unheard stories of the Venezuelan crisis.
We are a team of student videographers, photographers, reporters, designers, developers and faculty dedicated to decoding the political and economic crisis in Venezuela by telling the stories of families who have fled to Medellín, Colombia. It’s easy to get lost in the numbers and policy when covering Venezuela and its intrinsic, historic connection with Colombia. We hope these stories of struggle, resilience, acceptance and tension can provide clarity and encourage people to join the conversation and take action.
Uprooted is an interactive multimedia project of MEJO 584: Documentary Multimedia Storytelling at the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Media and Journalism. In past projects, students have reported across five continents and produced award-winning multimedia work. As students, we’re learning the rewards and challenges of reporting on different cultures; as journalists, we are working as a team to tell the stories that are shaping the globe.
Hello! My name is Diane, and I am a senior reporting and public policy student. The thought of my next meal keeps me going and if I had to describe my life in three words, it would be bylines, headlines and deadlines.
Hello! I'm Kailee and a senior MEJO major. Design is my ish. If I had a time machine, I would've done the "tiny kitchen" videos first.
Hello, I'm Jason Armond a senior studying media and journalism, with an emphasis in photo and video journalism and graphic design. Creating compelling visual content that is engaging and rooted in storytelling is what drives me. Fun fact about me is I have never had a pet. When I finally get a pet, it will be an English Bulldog.
I'm Abby, a junior journalism and politcal science double major. I love dogs, naps and pizza.
I'm Maria Alejandra Cardona Aizpurúa, a student of journalism and social communication from Medellín. I'm in love with the culture of my country, and I believe in the change. I'm passionate about telling stories with a camara or with written words and I love to learn and know the world by traveling.
I’m a videographer based in Birmingham, Alabama. As a result of a many, many coincidences and just plain good fortune, I’ve been able to work behind a camera all around the world with a lot of wonderful people. When I’m not behind a camera, I’m honing my dad jokes to a captive audience.
I'm Bryan Cereijo, a visual communications graduate student. I am a Cuban-American visual storyteller from Miami, FL. I am specifically interested in narratives that relate to sports and culture.
I'm a sophomore MEJO and communications double major, Frank Ocean stan and a cuddler of all dogs. Shout out to my goodboys Xavier, Yoda and Jerome.
Hey everybody, I'm Landon, and I'm a photographer and videographer. I have no children, but I'm sublime at dad jokes. I love long walks on the beach, taking portraits and telling stories.
I'm Sally, a graphic design and French major. I'm a senior but more of a senior citizen at heart. I am a paper hoarder, and my favorite color is butter yellow.
I'm Catie, a senior photo and video journalist. I love my fat cat and my home at Wrightsville Beach. I'm a weirdo who loves to travel with my camera around my neck!
I'm Ashton, studying photo and video journalism and dramatic art. I love taking analog photographs, journaling for my future memoir and going on spontaneous trips everywhere from the local farmer's market to the Himalayas.
I’m Brooke, senior interactive multimedia major. When I’m not coding, you can find me writing, cooking or cheering on the UNC basketball team from the band section.
My name is Haley, and I'm studying media and journalism with a social and economic justice minor. I love DJing on our student radio station and am a pro at making annoying puns.
I'm a senior visual communication major who believes everyone should take time off from school before graduating. Seriously. Just do it. I enjoy solo trips to concerts, napping in the middle of the day and being vulnerable with people.
I'm Xiaoke, a senior media design student. My nickname is Arya because she's my alter ego in Game of Thrones and also because only Mandarin-speaking people know how to pronouce my name. My favorite job field is animation & game design.
Hey! I'm Alex, a senior photojournalism major and history minor from New Jersey. I love Star Wars, spicy food and dogs. All my work is in memory of my father, Russ.
Hi! I'm Lyric, a junior advertising and public relations major. I consider myself a “Type A Granola”: Free-spirited but on a schedule. Lover of pups, the color yellow and cotton candy sunsets.
I'm Patty, a senior public relations and social and economic justice student from Caracas, Venezuela. I'm the team's resident tuitera, a relentless Scorpio, and an avid lover of pop music. Bring me crunchy snacks, please.
I'm Patsy, the girl who straddles the borders but also loves the mix of her culturas. I am a media and journalism major with a minor in Latino/a studies. Painter, dancer, soccer player and Rayo's (AKA my horse) mom.
Hey! I'm Peggy, a senior environmental science and photo/video nerd. I geek out over many things, including (but not limited to) algae, music, dogs and the unbelievable power of storytelling.
Hey there! I'm Juan, a social communication student. I'm 20 years old, and I'm a politics and history lover. I have three beautiful and fluffy cats (if I had a bigger house, I would have more!) I like to learn about EVERYTHING, and that's why I enjoy meeting people from other countries. I also like dancing, playing video games and walking through the city.
My name is Sara, and I'm a senior reporting and political science student. Yes, my last name does mean "small" in Spanish. Yes, I am 4'11".
I am a visual media creator inspired by the power of story to shape ideas and create change. I enjoy adventures with my family and trying new foods.
I'm a journalism student in Medellín, Colombia. Deeply passionate about gender studies, you will either find me in the streets speaking to women from different backgrounds, or in my photography studio taking pictures of them and voicing just how beautiful and empowering I believe their stories are.
I was born in Bogotá, Colombia, and when I was 14 I moved to Miami. I'm currently a junior photo and video journalism major with a history minor. In my free time, I like to dance with Que Rico, pet all the doggos and eat papitas.
Hi I'm Carlos. I'm a UX/UI designer born in San Cristóbal, Venezuela and raised in North Carolina. When I'm not making cool things for the interwebs I'm probably just cuddling with my dog, Jagger. My role model is Danny Phantom.
Hey! I'm Amy, a front-end developer studying interactive multimedia and information science. I really enjoy dancing, singing and all kinds of puzzles and games. My happy place is watching Avatar: The Last Airbender with a cozy blanket and my cat Finn asleep in my lap.
My name is Laura, I'm a first year social comunication and journalism student at UPB. I really love dogs, and I'm 18 years old (until April, at least). Apart from English and Spanish, I also speak Portuguese. I really love and enjoy writing, reading and learning new things on a daily basis.
I'm Martín Villaneda, Colombian student of journalism at Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana in Medellín and a photojournalist. I speak four languages: English, French, Italian and Spanish, my native language. I'm 20 years old, and someday I'll win a World Press Photography award.
I am a journalist born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela. Sophomore year of high school I moved to Miami, Florida, and now I’ve traded the beach and the heat for the mountains and the chilly breeze of North Carolina. If I'm not asking questions, find me eating arepas or compulsively cleaning my house.