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Kennedy Vincent

Kennedy Vincent, host and co-producer of *Dialogue* on Illinois Soul, is an award winning journalist with a background in news writing, audio, and video production. A graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno, she honed her craft as a business and economics reporter at NPR affiliate KUNR. Vincent co-directed the award-winning documentary *El Ama de México*, showcasing northern Nevada's vibrant Latin dance culture. In 2022, she placed in the top 20 of the National Hearst Audio Competition and was recognized as "Outstanding Electronic Media Student." Now with Illinois Public Media, Vincent focuses on BIPOC stories, universal rights, and community healing through her work.