Aallyah Wright
@aallyahpatrice
Rural Issues Reporter @capitalbnews 🌎 StoryWorks Theater 🎭 ✨ I’m from the Magical Mississippi Delta ✨
What would you do if you couldn’t pay a bill online, complete school work, or search Google because you had inadequate internet service? This is the reality for Black folks in the rural South, where the digital divide is the greatest. Here's my latest: capitalbnews.org/broadband-inte…
The USDA says it has "sufficiently" addressed its history of discrimination. As a result, it is dropping the label "socially disadvantaged," which includes Black farmers, and will no longer consider race or sex in its decision making on programs. NEW: capitalbnews.org/usda-ends-dei-…
And this is why I’m so happy to see Clarksdale reopening stores like J’s Grocery with fresh produce. Your hometown is making such strides to improve the lives of the community members and I can’t wait to see how it pays off for yall. Hoping it spreads across MS 🙌🏾🫶🏾
You can pre-order the book here: bookshop.org/p/books/the-pr…
I'm always grateful when other news outlets choose to republish my work. The Guardian recently featured my latest piece on how the USDA is ending support for Black farmers, claiming historic discrimination has been sufficiently addressed. theguardian.com/environment/20…
NEW: Profound alarm’: US veterans agency roiled by fight over anti-discrimination provisions. Nearly 100 lawmakers claim the agency’s recent actions put veterans’ healthcare at risk. @SecVetAffairs says ‘no one is being discriminated against at VA’ theguardian.com/us-news/2025/j…
Monique has always fought for others. Now she faces a critical moment in her own life. Let's rally together to support her family in their time of need. Every share and donation counts! gofund.me/69fdf0c8
Been sharing this story via text messages & groups chat! Always appreciate @aallyahpatrice’s work and @CapitalBNews
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has ended key support for Black farmers and will no longer use the term “socially disadvantaged,” saying it has sufficiently addressed historic discrimination capitalbnews.org/usda-ends-dei-…
As always, thanks for lifting up my work Phil 🙏🏽
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has ended key support for Black farmers and will no longer use the term “socially disadvantaged,” saying it has sufficiently addressed historic discrimination capitalbnews.org/usda-ends-dei-…
Hey guys I’m hosting an open studio/ barbecue at my studio pull up eventbrite.com/e/rsvp-for-ope…
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-un…

Everard grew up in Altadena. He owns a home 5 min from his parent's. But the fire took both houses. Last month, his dad died. “It's a nightmare,” he said. He's trying to cover his mortgage & a new lease while grieving and fighting off layoffs at his job. gofundme.com/f/298k4-help-t…
By 2035, 30% of all foreclosures will be the result of climate disasters. In Altadena, our analysis found that 50% of burnt lots at risk of foreclosure are owned by Black people, despite Black folks only making up 17% of the city. capitalbnews.org/black-families…
Are there any upcoming trail rides in Mississippi or Arkansas? I'm looking for organizations, or people, who have hosted these events for at least five years or more.