In March 2022, then-Report for America corps member Katie Hyson, who covered race and inequality for WUFT, published a story. It quickly became one of Hyson’s most memorable segments. Through her reporting, she delved deep into the history and impact of desegregation in North Florida, as well as the lost legacy of a traditional Black marching style in Gainesville. Throughout her time as a corps member, she continued covering the community’s efforts to retain the marching style — and the...
