Siani Colón is a Puerto Rican & Dominican-American writer based in Philadelphia, PA. She is currently the editor for Kensington Voice. Siani has previously written for The Philadelphia Inquirer, Green Philly, Motivos Magazine, The Temple News, and Fourteenth Street Magazine. She is a graduate of Temple University with a B.A. in journalism.
She actively searching for freelance opportunities.
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Siani is deeply rooted in Philly, but can write for a wider audience.
A love for storytelling led Siani to pursue journalism as a career path from high school to the present. While writing is her strong suit, Siani also has experience in audio/visual news gathering, photography, transcribing, translations, data visualization and audience engagement.
Diamond Award
April 2020 - Highest recognition by Student Affairs given to a Temple University undergraduate student. Award reserved for those who have demonstrated superior leadership, academic achievement, service to the University, and impact on community (local, regional, or global).
The Paul Gottlieb Award
April 2020 - Awarded to a graduating senior who has shown leadership, scholarship and professional promise in journalism. Paul M. Gottlieb was a Philadelphia Inquirer reporter who died in 1936.
Lenfest Institute Next Generation Grant
January 2020 - Awarded to professional or student journalists of color in the Philadelphia area to fund attendance to conferences for professional development.
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Siani engages in community-based journalism while also dabbling in creative projects such as poetry and personal essays. She has previously written on topics such as sustainability, identity, pop culture, and community-driven initiatives.
Photo credit: Madasyn Andrews
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Siani’s work can be supported by first and foremost reading and sharing. If you enjoy the work, share it online and through your social comments. Leave a comment with your thoughts. Engaging with the work is greatly appreciated.
In an ever-changing industry, navigating life as a journalist is difficult. If you want to further support Siani’s work, donations are accepted on Paypal and Ko-fi.