SaMya Overall
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(She/Her)
As seen in:
Outlier Media,
Detroit Free Press,
Flipboard,
WXYZ-TV (Southfield, MI),
Modern Farmer,
Chalkbeat,
Ms. Magazine,
Popular Resistance,
Traverse City Record-Eagle,
Bridge Michigan,
The State News
and
Covers:
arts, culture, mental health, transportation, community concerns, connection gaps in Detroit, music, fashion, entertainment
Doesn't Cover:
housing, science, local government, state government, auto
(she/her) women’s basketball lover | I make journalism fun and accessible for @media_outlier
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SaMya Overall’s Biography
Read Full Bio →I'm SaMya Overall, an editor, writer, and social media manager. With extensive experience in social media management and a knack for crafting compelling narratives, I amplify diverse voices for meaningful conversations. As a meticulous copy editor, I adhere to the highest style standards to ensure every word resonates.
I also love books — and how they create meaningful impact and connections for underrepresented readers like me, a Black woman who fell in love with reading but only saw strictly…
SaMya Overall’s Journalist Portfolio
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Interview
See all 9 answers →What was your first job as a journalist?
I first worked at The State News as a reporter, copy editor and finally editor-in-chief. Outlier Media is my first professional job.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No! Though I’ve always wanted to try one just for fun.
How is social media changing news?
Social media means people get their news quicker, and often without proper fact checks. But it's made people more connected.