Sofía Basurto

Youth Reporter

Sofía 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.

WUNC Youth Reporting Institute

Moving forward with Durham's guaranteed income

Sofía Basurto

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.
Arts & Culture

Dueling Identities: Diving into Race and Ethnicity

Sofía Basurto

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.