The creation of the Dr. Willie and Mary Ratcliff journalism internship program is significant to the San Francisco Bay View newspaper, for the future of the paper and our community. Here we want to highlight how the program works, provide information for those interested in joining, and share the bios of our current interns and internship leadership.
The Dr. Willie and Mary Ratcliff journalism internship is a pathway program with students from San Francisco State University (SFSU), City College of San Francisco (CCSF), University of San Francisco, University of California – Berkeley, College of San Mateo, Skyline College, and we are rapidly expanding! Our goal is to continue to build robust, unique academic life experiences with our students through journalism, social activism, and community engagement.
We have several partnerships that have gifted resources to cultivate the program and give students stipends. We value paying students for their work. Some of our partners include The African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council in San Francisco and Belle Haven Action in Menlo Park.
We also invite you to support our internship program! Your support is crucial for the future of these young people and the newspaper.
If you are interested in supporting our program or want more information – please contact Dr. Tiffany Caesar, the Dr. Willie and Mary Ratcliff journalism Internship Coordinator and a professor at SFSU, at drcaesar@sfbayview.com.
Meet Our Interns and Staff
 | Tauleece Todd | Tauleece Todd is a political science major at San Francisco State University. She enjoys engaging African politics which is displayed in the articles she writes for the Bay View. |
 | Asé Mora | Asé Mora is a journalism major at San Francisco State University. Inquisitive by nature, her investigative techniques allow her to write thorough articles about local business and events impacting the Bay. |
 | Chukwudi Amamgbo | Chukwudi Amamgbo is a Studio art major at San Francisco State University. His skillsets in photography, videography, video editing, photo editing, graphic design, social media and more will help expand the multimedia department of the San Francisco Bay View. |
 | Tabari Morris | Tabari Morris is a journalism major at City College of San Francisco and he is also the current editor of Guardsman. His work includes political and social commentary around issues inthe Bay. |
 | Kevin Epps | Kevin Epps is the Executive Editor and writer of the San Francisco Bay View Newspaper. He oversees major functions at the paper, including assisting the interns with their tasks. |
 | Dr. Tiffany Caesar | Dr. Tiffany Caesar is the volunteer student internship coordinator, writer, and editor of the San Francisco Bay View Newspaper. She connects local students to the internship program at the Bay View, while helping the interns with their various activities. |
 | Pearci “PJ” Bastiany III | Pearci “PJ” Bastiany III is a current MPA student at the University of San Francisco. He is also in the directing certificate program at the University of Southern California Film School. He helps with marketing, advertisement, and distribution at the San Francisco Bay View. |
Recent Student Interns Articles
Check out Ase’s recent article: Bret Harte Elementary in Bayview awarded gym renovation during NBA Foundation’s ‘5 days of community impact’
Check out Tiy’s recent article: President Ibrahim Traore leads with courage, not fear
Check out Tabari Morris recent article: Oakland rally calls for ban on menthol products