Javon Huynh

Javon Huynh Resume

Chapel Hill Nine: Preserving History

his project examines how the legacy of the 1960 Chapel Hill sit-in continues to shape the historically Black neighborhoods of Northside, Pine Knolls, and Tin Top, which now face redevelopment, rising property taxes, and the loss of historic community spaces.

For Asian Americans, ADHD diagnosis brings closure after years of being ignored

While research on Asian American adults with ADHD is sparse, the body of work on Asian children with ADHD is larger - and much of it points to considerable disparities in childhood diagnoses.

Making the Grade: Race, Mental Health & College Life 

BIPOC Students share their experience about dealing with mental health at Georgia Southern University

Isaac Taylor: A Trailblazer in Journalism

At the Wall Street Journal, where excellence and innovation converge, one individual has shattered barriers and emerged as a rising star. Meet Isaac Taylor, the youngest African American to become an editor at the prestigious publication. Isaac Taylor is a 2018 graduate of Georgia Southern who was born in Albany, Georgia.

Grandmother's wish: Brandon Moore's rise to Mr. Georgia Southern

Last month, as the glittering gowns and sparkling tiaras of the Miss Georgia Southern Scholarship contestants dazzled the audience at the Nesmith-Lane Performing Arts Center, one unexpected figure stole the show. Brandon Moore, the reigning Mr. Georgia Southern of 2022, commanded the stage with his uplifting and powerful speech, inspiring the crowd to rise to its feet with his final line.

Remembering Tyris Faison

Tyris Faison was like a brother to me. He was my best friend and roommate at Georgia Southern. I knew him since the third grade. His twin brother Tyrese rounded out our hometown trio from Waycross, GA. As I write this, I struggle with the words to describe how it feels to lose my best...

Javon Reporting & Producing Reel

A highlight reel of my on-camera stand-ups, news tosses, and news packages.

Georgia Southern journalism graduate hopes to 'be a voice' for Asian, Black stories | Newsroom

Growing up, Javon Huynh always wanted to follow in his mother and grandmother's footsteps by going into the education field. In his small hometown of Waycross, Georgia, Huynh worked at the local YMCA where he gained experience working with children. He felt this solidified his plans to become a middle school teacher.

These Asian Americans faced racism growing up, but they won't let it define them | CNN

The recent Atlanta-area spa shootings that left eight people dead, including six Asian women, are shining a spotlight on the struggles of Asian American communities across the US. Experts are warning of a rise in anti-Asian violence, and how it will leave lasting mental health repercussions, especially for young adults.