Afea Tucker | BIO

Afea Tucker is a veteran media professional and the lead behind Up the Block, a resource hub for Philadelphians impacted by gun violence. Before joining The Trace, her reporting appeared in The Philadelphia Tribune, WHYY, The Inquirer, and other local outlets. Afea is a proud Temple University alumna, graduating cum laude with a degree in Communications. She’s passionate about storytelling, supporting her community, and discovering new food spots across the city.