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Savannah Taylor

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  • Editorial Director, Ebony
Springfield, Tulsa
As seen in: Ebony, Medium, MSN, Flipboard, EIN News, BiggerPockets, NewsBreak, Daily Herald (Provo Utah), Fair Observer, The Birmingham Times, Geopolitical Monitor and
Covers:  Culture, Arts & Entertainment, Politics, Lifestyle, Small Business
Director of Editorial @EBONY | 🔺🐘 | Cuse Alumna🍊 | tweets & thoughts are my own | Please no pitches via DM (I likely will not see it)

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Savannah Taylor’s Biography

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Fueled by the eminence of Black history and culture on society, Savannah M. Taylor has dedicated her career and personal efforts thus far to promoting its utmost visibility as a writer, editor, cultural commentator and creative. 

Born and raised in Springfield, MA—which is integral to her origin story— Savannah is an alumna of Syracuse University where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in African American Studies and Communication & Rhetorical Studies. She is passionate about empowering …

Savannah Taylor’s Journalist Portfolio

Op-Ed: Your Discomfort With EBONY's Jonathan Majors Cover Reveals More About You Than You Think

Op-Ed: Your Discomfort With EBONY's Jonathan Majors Cover Reveals More About You Than You Think

The clear discomfort shown toward Jonathan Majors brings to light character flaws of others rather than it be…

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Exclusive: Dwyane Wade's Basketball Hall of Fame Induction Transcends Sports History- It's About ...

Exclusive: Dwyane Wade's Basketball Hall of Fame Induction Transcends Sports History- It's About ...

Dwyane Wade took a moment to go down memory lane with EBONY and reflect on his storied career before his Bask…

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Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ Is the Cultural Reset We Didn’t Know We Needed

Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ Is the Cultural Reset We Didn’t Know We Needed

If you’re gonna make a solo comeback after six years, there’s no other way to do it than to remind folks in t…

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Kim Fields, in ‘The Upshaws,’ Is Continuing the Blueprint and Tradition of Black Comedic Style

Kim Fields, in ‘The Upshaws,’ Is Continuing the Blueprint and Tradition of Black Comedic Style

EBONY spoke with the veteran actress about her career, her role in the Netflix series and how comedy is a sig…

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Pharrell Williams Discusses His Something In The Water Festival and Creating Space for Our Community

Pharrell Williams Discusses His Something In The Water Festival and Creating Space for Our Community

EBONY had an opportunity to talk with the the music legend about his Something In The Water festival, his car…

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Articles

Juneteenth Was Officially Signed Into Law as a Federal Holiday on This Day

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By Savannah Taylor Verified
| Ebony Verified
Key Takeaways Juneteenth became an official federal holiday on June 17, 2021, signed by President Biden. It honors the end of slavery and contributions of Black Americans nationwide. The legislation passed with bipartisan support and is the first new federal holiday since 1983. As we celebrate the fifth anniversary of Juneteenth as an official federal holiday, EBONY looks back at June 17, 2021, the day the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act was signed into law by President Joe Biden.
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Pull Up to Your First Pride Month Celebration With These Helpful Tips

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By Savannah Taylor Verified
| Ebony Verified
Pride season is here and the celebration is in full effect. Pride is an opportunity to respectfully and fully honor people exactly who they are, as they are. If you've never attended any Pride festivities, whether it be a major palooza at a metropolitan hub like NYC or a local parade in your city, the thought might be intimidating. However, what is waiting for you outside of discomfort is an opportunity to be embraced by a community of people who only seek to spread love and unity.
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Marketing and…Meteorology?

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By Savannah Taylor Verified
| burampage.com
Travis Roberts, Vice President of Enrollment Management & Marketing at Bluefield, serves the university by overseeing traditional admissions and enrollment as well as public relations and university marketing. Roberts also has another talent – meteorology. Roberts, who graduated from Bluefield College in 2001 with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications, completed a broadcast meteorology program at Mississippi State University and earned the Seal of Approval from the National Weather Association.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

My first job was with a digital publication called PinnedxStitched where I was a current events editor and writer at age 17.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes

How is social media changing news?

It has completely altered the level of discernment our audience has regarding what they read but also changed the level of accessibility.