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Justin Chapman
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Journalist, Freelance
Pasadena
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Biography
Justin Chapman is an author, journalist, travel writer, actor, musician and politician. He is the Digital Content Writer & Editor at Michelson Philanthropies. He was the youngest elected official in L.A. County as a member of the Altadena Town Council at age 19. He graduated from UC Berkeley in 2009 with a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications/Media Studies and from USC in 2018 with a Master’s degree in Public Diplomacy. At USC, he served as editor-in-chief and design/layout editor of Public Diplomacy Magazine and as staff writer at the Daily Trojan. He has written hundreds of articles for two dozen print and digital publications, including Alta Journal, Huffington Post, LA Weekly, Berkeley Political Review, Pasadena Weekly, Pasadena Now, and many others. His book about his travels through Africa, Saturnalia: Traveling from Cape Town to Kampala in Search of an African Utopia, was published by Rare Bird Books in 2015. He is the writer, host, producer, and editor of the shows "Well Read with Justin Chapman" and "NewsRap Local with Justin Chapman." As a professional child actor, he performed in dozens of commercials, television shows, and movies.
Race Relations , Racism , International Relations, Arts , Entertainment , Public Diplomacy, California, History, Policing, Local Politics, Travel , Diplomacy, National Politics
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Content
By Justin Chapman Verified| Substack@ If you’re not already subscribed to my free monthly email newsletter, you can sign up here. Or if you know someone who might enjoy this, feel free to share it with them. Last month, my newsletter was just sharing my family’s GoFundMe page. After my family lost two homes in the Eaton Fire, I couldn’t get a full newsletter together. I had too much going on. A disaster like this is all-consuming.
Indie Rock Band Bright Eyes Plays Eaton Fire Relief Concert in Glendale and Brings Down the House at the Wiltern
By Justin Chapman Verified| Pasadena Now Verified This month, 3-time Grammy Award-winning indie rock band Bright Eyes joined the chorus of musical acts putting on performances to benefit those impacted by the LA fires. On February 8, the eclectic band performed three songs at the “I Love LA” Eaton Fire Relief 2025 show at the Glendale Presbyterian Church, alongside many other musicians including actor John C. Reilly, whose Altadena home burned down in the Eaton Fire.
Company Info
Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
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