The Voices of the Future

Manifesto’s voice is being shaped by the journalists of tomorrow.

Savannah Stewart

Essayist

Savannah Stewart is a writer, editor, and multimedia creative from the Washington, D.C. area. A fourth-year student at Syracuse University studying magazine journalism and United States history, she is also a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. Her work is shaped by a lifelong interest in art, history, travel, and lifestyle, along with a growing commitment to advocating for cultural institutions across the American South. Through reporting and research, Savannah covers subjects ranging from gallery openings and museum spaces to music and historical memory. She hopes her writing offers readers an engaging perspective on culture, place, and the institutions that shape how people understand the world.

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Trinity Jennings-Pagan

Essayist

Trinity Jennings-Pagan is a student at Syracuse University studying Political Science and Law, Society & Policy. Her interests sit at the intersection of law, media, sports, and public affairs, where she explores the relationship between storytelling, advocacy, and leadership. Trinity serves as President of Syracuse University’s National Black Law Students Association chapter, Vice President of Sports Professionals of Color, and works within Syracuse Football’s recruiting and player development operations. A proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, she is committed to leadership, service, and expanding opportunities for others. She is also the creator and host of Perspective with Trinity Jennings-Pagan, a podcast exploring politics, culture, and community through conversations with leaders and changemakers.

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Jessie Sun

Researcher

Jessie Sun is a writer whose work explores the ways stories shape our understanding of people, places, and one another. As a graduate of New York University, she is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Education in Literacy Studies at the University of Pennsylvania. Her writing lives at the intersection of journalism, literary nonfiction, and cultural criticism, examining themes of identity, memory, community, and representation. Through reported features, essays, and academic research, Jessie is drawn to the overlooked moments of everyday life, believing that the most meaningful stories invite readers to look closer and approach the world with greater curiosity and empathy.

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Zharia Harris Waddy

Essayist

Zharia Harris-Waddy is a creative strategist, entrepreneur and Division I student-athlete from New Jersey. She studied Recording and Entertainment Industries through Syracuse University’s Bandier Program and is pursuing a master’s degree in Digital Marketing at Rutgers Business School. Her work lives at the intersection of music, sports, wellness and community, with a particular interest in how brands and experiences can create meaningful connection. She is the founder of Room Tone Sessions, an experiential platform bringing music and wellness together for creatives and athletes. Through Manifesto, Zharia brings a perspective shaped by competition, culture and the spaces where people come together.

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