Tyron Martin

Fulbright University of Bristol Summer Institute

Tyron Martin, from St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, is a freshman Broadcast Journalism and Documentary major at Chapman University. As a member of the Black Global Diaspora and Black Student Union, he is deeply committed to social change and amplifying underrepresented voices. He also plans to pursue a double major in theatre, which first sparked his passion for storytelling. Studying at the University of Bristol feels like a natural extension of his journey. Growing up in an environment where conversations about race, queerness, and history were often silenced taught him the limitations of one perspective. Bristol’s history as a former port city shaped by the transatlantic slave trade, alongside its vibrant arts culture, strongly resonates with him. Having primarily learned about slavery through a Southern American perspective, he is eager to explore Britain’s role.

He is especially excited to learn alongside peers in his cohort whose diverse lived experiences will challenge and expand his perspective as a storyteller. At Chapman, Tyron has already begun this work by reporting on efforts to bring Alpha Kappa Alpha to campus, highlighting issues of representation. In the future, he hopes to become a journalist and documentarian who ensures overlooked stories are seen, heard, and remembered.