Kensington Voice

Creator of Kensington Voice

Khysir Carter is a multimedia journalist, writer, and editor from Kensington who covers community stories, builds local partnerships, and engages youth in finding their creative voice through writing and multimedia.

Emily Rizzo is the Accountability Reporter for Kensington Voice. She mostly covers the city’s response to the opioid and housing crises in Kensington, with a focus on how new policies and initiatives affect the community.

Sammy brings a trauma-informed, community-engaged lens to police accountability and public health coverage—from her prior role as WHYY’s first gun-violence prevention reporter to her work hosting award-winning, survivor-centered podcasts.