Madagascar is an island located to the southeastern coast of Africa. It is actually the fourth-largest island mass in the world, ranked behind Greenland, New Guinea and Borneo.
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Real Journalism Training. Real Published Work.
The Civic Literacy & Media Influence Fellowship is a paid, 12-week program for Learn4Life students and alumni — mentored by veteran journalist Charles D. Ellison, with hands-on training in reporting, editorial storytelling, and public affairs media.
Three Pillars of CLMI
Scholarship & Certification
Fellows who complete the full 12-week program and return any loaned equipment earn a $1,000 scholarship, along with CLMI Fellowship Certification — credentials that strengthen a resume and a college application alike.
Hands-On Training
CLMI immerses Fellows in real editorial work — researching issues, writing weekly blogs, producing social and video content, and conducting interviews with policymakers and experts. Fellows graduate with a published portfolio, not just classroom theory.
Mentorship & Media Access
Fellows are mentored directly by Charles D. Ellison, a veteran public affairs strategist and founding Publisher of theBEnote.com — gaining direct exposure to working journalists, policymakers, and the editorial process behind real published media.
Learn from a Veteran Journalist, Political Analyst & Media Entrepreneur
- Founder & Publisher BEnote.com
- Host of Decision Makers Podcast
- Nationally Recognized Political Commentator
CLMI is built around three key pillars: hands-on journalism training, mentorship from working media professionals, and a scholarship that rewards your commitment.
The Fellowship pairs Learn4Life students and alumni with veteran journalist Charles D. Ellison for 12 weeks of real editorial work — research, writing, video, and live interviews — published through theBEnote.com, WURDradio.com, and ecoWURD.com. Complete the program, and you’ll walk away with a certification, a portfolio of published work, and a $1,000 scholarship.
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Featured Blogs by CLMI Fellows
Read and comment on original reporting from current Fellows.
For high school students, the thought of college comes with a bevy of mixed emotions. On one hand, college means freedom, independence, and the chance to chase dreams
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Society might often talk about sexual assault, but it’s not always truly heard. For most, it’s treated as something distant. In recent months, it’s been dissected as a
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Cuba returns to the national and international spotlight at it faces both a severe national energy crisis and the potential of another large-scale U.S. military incursion in the
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