Ayanna Martinez

Ayanna Martinez

Multimedia journalist

Ayanna Martinez is an MS Journalism student at USC Annenberg from Boston, MA. Having lived in Washington, D.C. and worked in congressional offices, political action committees, and a national political party, Ayanna is a former staffer turned storyteller who won't shut up about American politics.

USC alumnae testify to being sexually assaulted by disgraced former USC gynecologist George Tyndall

Four USC alumnae took the stand in Los Angeles Superior Court this week for the preliminary hearing of disgraced gynecologist George Tyndall. Tyndall currently faces thirty-five counts of sexual assault and battery charges for crimes allegedly committed during his near 30 year tenure at USC.

By Ayanna Martinez

Hearing rescheduled for man charged with USC student murder

The preliminary hearing for Ivan Hernandez was moved to Nov. 30.

By Ayanna Martinez

Dia De Los Muertos takes place on November 1st through November 2nd

Mexican holiday Día De Los Muertos ended on November 1st with celebrations across Latin America and the U.S. Here’s Ayanna Martinez with the story of how the holiday has evolved and spread in mainstream media

By Ayanna Martinez, Aedan Henry, Arantza Pena Popo, and Spencer Cline

What the future of Black media could look like

Since its first airing in 2017, ‘Insecure’ has been praised by fans and critics alike for its portrayal of Black millennial life in Los Angeles.

By Ayanna Martinez

Unsung: The fight to preserve the musical legacy of Central Avenue

Central Avenue was a safe haven for Black art and culture. However, over 80 years later, it barely has whispers of the jazz influence that impacted the world of music.

By Yusra Farzan, Anna Babiak, Tatum Larsen, Ayanna Martinez, and Wilko Martínez-Cachero