Chelsea Hylton: Your Story, Your Power

Chelsea Hylton is currently a reporter on the De Los team at the Los Angeles Times. She previously reported local breaking news at NBCLA and Telemundo52. The Inglewood native is the daughter of immigrants from Mexico and Jamaica. Hylton has bachelor’s degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a master’s in journalism from the University of Southern California. During her time in undergrad, she was a Posse Scholar and co-editor in chief of The Black Voice, UW’s Black student-run publication. At USC, she served as a co-editor for Dímelo, the university’s only Latinx-based and bilingual publication. She is passionate about social justice issues and the power that storytelling has on Black and Brown communities. 

Powerful Moments 

Throughout this podcast there are powerful moments that provide deeper insight into the individuals and topics discussed in this podcast:   

• 06:02 – Standing up to Oppressive Structures 
• 11:58 – Embracing Self-Worth as a Student
• 12:34 – Bringing Dia De Los Muertos to LA Times 
• 16:23 – How Education Serves as Liberation
• 20:19 – Upholding Ethical Practices as a Journalist
• 21:26 – Realizing the Power You Hold
• 24:55 – Staying True to Your Identity
• 28:31 – Everyone’s Role in Revolution
• 33:24 – Message to Young Scholars