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Janae McKenzie

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As seen in: House Beautiful, MSN, MSN Canada, MSN Ireland, MSN Singapore, MSN UK, Yahoo Entertainment, Yahoo Life, MSN Malaysia, Yahoo Canada, Yahoo News Malaysia and
Covers:  Entertainment Industry, Film, TV Shows, Music, Theatre, Pop Culture and Trends, Cultural Events, Festivals, Community Issues
shopping editor @housebeautiful | words: @FoodNetwork @glamourmag @VoxMag @CoMissourian @HerCampus | @mujschool ‘22 & ‘23 | she/her 🏳️‍🌈

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Janae McKenzie’s Biography

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I'm a journalist with a passion for the written word. I'm currently looking to highlight people, arts and culture. I'm excited to work with any organizations that will help me do so. My specialty is writing about art that moves our world and the people who make that art.

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The Rainbow Nation: Navigating LGBT life in South Africa

The Rainbow Nation: Navigating LGBT life in South Africa

Legally, post-apartheid South Africa’s track record for LGBT rights is relatively positive. Equal employment,…

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J2150 Moon Festival NPR-Style Feature

J2150 Moon Festival NPR-Style Feature

In Columbia, Missouri, Chinese members of the community can be hard-pressed to find representation and cultur…

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Styling Cape Town: Unraveling hair salons in the townships

Styling Cape Town: Unraveling hair salons in the townships

Whether the style is a weave, braids (also called plaits) or relaxed hair, the hair stylists of Cape Town's t…

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BCC Fall Fest Audio Postcard

BCC Fall Fest Audio Postcard

Various organizations, student entrepreneurs and local businesses came out to the Gaines/Oldham Black Culture…

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Looking into Langa: Life in a South African township

Looking into Langa: Life in a South African township

Tradition flows through the streets of Langa, affecting its people, its businesses and its overall lifestyle.…

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‘Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’ leaves a legacy of musical numbers, inclusivity

‘Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’ leaves a legacy of musical numbers, inclusivity

The TV musical dramedy will come to a close after four seasons of portraying mental illness, diverse experien…

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Contractors Reveal The Design Mistakes They ALWAYS Have to Fix in Client Homes Original

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By Janae McKenzie Verified
| House Beautiful Verified
4 min read Behind every great home is a contracting team that puts in the hard work to bring it to life. But the dissonance between a homeowner’s design dreams and what the home can actually handle can be costly. Contracting experts know that designing with infrastructure first is smart, but it’s easy to get caught up in Instagram inspiration without knowing whether it actually fits in our homes.
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The Best Editor-Tested Sleeper Sofas That Actually Work in Small Spaces

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By Janae McKenzie Verified, Jessica Cherner Verified
| Aol Verified
Janae McKenzie, Jessica Cherner Thu, July 16, 2026 at 9:42 PM UTC 11 Small-Space Sleeper Sofas Editors LoveKoala "Hearst Magazines and AOL may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Today, we are talking about a niche piece of furniture that takes a little more attention to get right: sleeper sofas for small spaces. We know sleeper sofas can conjure images of uncomfortable hotel rooms with metal frames poking into your back.
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I Found the Small Space-Friendly, Lift-Top Coffee Table of My Dreams

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Thu, July 16, 2026 at 8:36 PM UTC 15 Coffee Tables That Double as Statement PiecesSoumi Sarkar "Hearst Magazines and AOL may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The sofa tends to get all the love when it comes to living room furniture. It’s important, of course, but we’re making the case for a great coffee table. Unless you have a massive TV, chances are it’s the second-biggest piece in your living room.
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Have you ever used a typewriter?

Antiqued one on my 18th birthday, but never used.

How is social media changing news?

The audience expects a story written before it happens.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Diane Nguyen (BoJack Horseman) or Katharine Plumber (Newsies)