Sofía Basurto
Youth ReporterSofía Basurto is a 2024 Hussman student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from Beaufort, NC. She originally joined the youth reporting institute in 2020 as a member of the first virtual cohort. Her interest in storytelling and diverse experiences led her to explore journalism, which landed her back at WUNC's Youth Reporting Institute.
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In August, Durham County launched a guaranteed income pilot program that provided a monthly stipend to 125 families. Youth reporter Sofia Basurto interviewed participants to understand how the program has impacted their lives. -
WUNC’s 2021 Youth Reporters turned on their microphones to collect stories from their communities. Sofía Basurto from Beaufort, N.C., took an introspective look at her Mexican identity.
