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Ava Martinez
Ava Martinez
Reporter · Buffalo, NY
Ava Martinez has spent over 3 years covering community issues in Buffalo, particularly focusing on social justice initiatives and grassroots movements. With a degree in Sociology from the University at Buffalo, she has a deep understanding of the societal factors impacting local neighborhoods. Ava previously worked as a community organizer before transitioning to journalism.
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NASCAR Cup Series driver John Hunter Nemechek (42) races against Ty Gibbs (54) and Denny Hamlin (11) during stage two of the YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on Oct. 25 in Talladega, Ala.