David Pierce

Reporter

About David

             David Pierce is a content creator for TV, radio, and digital platforms, with a focus on politics and culture. He is the producer of a feature series called “Voice of the Voter”, where young people express their views on the importance of the 2024 election, the issues they believe are affecting them, and their concerns about democracy. In the Fall of 2024, he is set to produce a documentary on the University of Illinois’ “Project 500”, an affirmative action program that was initiated following the assassination of Martin Luther King in 1968. David earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2017. He returned to Champaign-Urbana in 2020 to take on the roles of producer and reporter at Fox Illinois. Earlier in his career, David produced his own show, “The Intellekt,” which was broadcast on YouTube. The show also aired on the online news outlet Chicago Access Network Television (CAN TV). He covered popular culture events, such as the Chicago Auto Show and the grand opening of the world’s largest Starbucks, highlighting their impact on the residents of Chicago.

Jazz Composer, Terence Blanchard, talks elevating Black Culture via opera, Super Bowl 2025, and African Americans’ impact on society

March 18, 2025 No Comments

In films, such as Spike Lee’s Malcolm X or Gina Prince-Bythewood’s The Woman King, music is used as an underlying tool to draw emotions from viewers.

One-on-One with NAACP’s Karen Boykin-Towns ahead of 2025 Image Awards

February 20, 2025 No Comments

Illinois Soul’s David Pierce spoke with Karen Boykin-Towns, who is the Vice Chair for NAACP’s Board of Directors and Co-Executive Producer of the show about what viewers can expect to see on this joy-filled night.

Community members of the Champaign-Urbana community sharing thoughts ahead Inauguration Day (Jan. 20) with President-elect, Donald Trump, taking office for a second term

Lack of access anticipated ahead of second Trump term

January 6, 2025 No Comments

Many central Illinoisans are concerned about a second presidency of Donald J. Trump, who takes the oath of office on January 20, 2025 at 11am CT.

Voice of the Voter: Central Illinoisians Have Different Visions for Second Trump Term

November 26, 2024 No Comments

Illinois was one of a handful of states that went for Vice President Kamala Harris during the 2024 election, but residents in the central part of the state have differing visions of what happens next with former President Donald Trump heading back to the White House.

Voice of the Voter: Black men in Champaign County address angst surrounding presidential election

November 5, 2024 No Comments

Both presidential campaigns are making their closing arguments in the final days leading up to the election. Conversation online about Black men not willing

Voice of the Voter: Local college students find convenience in early voting

October 29, 2024 No Comments

Election season is causing anxiety for some college students who are casting their ballots for the first time. Many students are voting early and taking