Chenelle Covin on Muck Rack

Chenelle Covin

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Covers:  African-American/Black news and culture, social issues and awareness, entertainment, LGTBQ, music, entrepreneurship, business, tech, fashion, underground music
Doesn't Cover: politics
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Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

Writer for my grammar school newspaper as a 7th grader

How is social media changing news?

Absolutely! Everything is instant now!

What's your favorite social network?

Facebook

Who do you wish followed you?

Oprah

Why did you become a journalist?

I didn't find journalism, but journalism found me. I'm glad it did. I get a euphoric feeling being able to tell stories and help people.

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Be yourself!

Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?

TheRoot.com

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