Lee Alisha Williams
Tampa, Fla.
Lee Alisha Williams is a journalist, creative writer, and documentary filmmaker based in Tampa, Florida. She received her B.A. in English (Creative Writing) from the University of South Florida and is attending New York University’s American Journalism Online M.A. program. She’s written for Business Insider, Fodor’s Travel, and more. She is also completing her first documentary film.
December 16, 2022
A Black Theater Troupe Thrives in the South
SARASOTA, Fla. – Conversations halt and lights dim. A jazz tune from a live band is heard from backstage. Actors appear from all angles of the black box. They wear plaid and tweed suits, swing dresses and carry shopping bags.
November 8, 2022
Republican Marco Rubio Keeps His Senate Seat
Republican Senator Marco Rubio has defeated Rep. Val Demings for Florida’s Senate seat, The Click can report. Rubio has represented Florida in Congress since 2011.
October 12, 2022
Tampa Parents Worried About Overcrowded Lunchrooms
Parents at Wharton High School in Tampa, Florida expressed concerns about overcrowded and rushed lunch breaks in a post on the neighborhood social media app Nextdoor.
October 11, 2022
An Inclusive Coffee Industry: Five Questions with Michelle Johnson
Michelle Johnson worked as a coffee journalist, educator, and training manager before becoming the first Black woman to compete in the U.S. Barista Championship in 2020, nearly 20 years after the first barista champion was crowned.