Wilmington's Tariah Hyland discusses youth leadership award for activism, mobilizing young voters

By Kyle McKinnon

Published March 8, 2024 at 10:16 AM EST

Wilmington native Tariah Hyland is only 20 years old, but she’s already left an indelible mark on the First State.

To highlight her accomplishments, Hyland was recently named the winner of the John Lewis Youth Leadership Award for Delaware; an honor recognizing young people who are actively working to create positive change in their communities.

Delaware Public Media’s Kyle McKinnon sits down with Hyland this week to learn more about her work and the significance of the award.

Delaware Public Media’s Kyle McKinnon talks with Tariah Hyland about winning the John Lewis Youth Leadership Award

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Kyle McKinnon

Kyle McKinnon is the Senior Producer for The Green with a passion for storytelling and connecting with people.