Momo has been a Hyphen volunteer since 2005 and recently left the Tribune. The Ida B. Wells award, given by the Center for Media Justice, is a testament to her skill and commitment to the community, traits she's brought to Hyphen as well.

Here's what the Center for Media Justice said about Momo in giving her the award:

Momo has
been a tireless researcher, reporter and writer -- elegantly covering
multiple sides of critical stories like the police investigation of the
Alameda homicide and the trials and successes of Asian immigrants and
refugees in the Bay.

The award is named for Wells, civil-rights activist and journalist
who defended democracy and justice when segregation, lynching and
disenfranchisement were the conditions
of the day. The award goes to a journalist who has provided excellent
coverage and
representation of racial, economic, youth, and media justice issues.

Momo and other honorees will get their awards at a celebration on July 19 at the Oasis Restaurant and Bar in Oakland.

Congratulations, Momo!