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Tyesha Hooks

(She/Her)
Atlanta
As seen in: Fluent in BLK, Upscale Magazine, Substack
Covers:  Entertainment, Culture, Celebrity News, Lifestyle, Politics, Beauty, Finance.
Doesn't Cover: Sensationalized or exploitative stories. I focus on accurate, thoughtful reporting that informs and uplifts. Absolutely no clickbait or stories designed purely for shock value.

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Tyesha Hooks’s Biography

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Ty Hooks is a published writer with bylines covering celebrity news, lifestyle, culture, community, and self-care. My work spans notable figures to everyday people who make a difference in their communities, guided by a purpose to highlight and honor stories that matter.

She is the founder and editor-in-chief of Fluent in BLK, an independent media company for women who lead and create, covering the culture, celebrity, and lifestyle stories that move our community forward.

Tyesha Hooks’s Journalist Portfolio

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WNBA Star Brittney Griner Files for Divorce From Wife - Upscale Magazine

WNBA Star Brittney Griner Files for Divorce From Wife - Upscale Magazine

WNBA Star Brittney Griner Files for Divorce From Wife - Upscale Magazine - Tyesha Hooks - The Successful Expe…

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Black Panther III Confirmed: New Cast, Returning Faces, and What's Next for Wakanda - FLUENT IN B...

Black Panther III Confirmed: New Cast, Returning Faces, and What's Next for Wakanda - FLUENT IN B...

Marvel has confirmed 'Black Panther III' will release on December 15, 2028, with Ryan Coogler directing. Leti…

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# WNBA Star Brittney Griner Files for Divorce From Wife

# WNBA Star Brittney Griner Files for Divorce From Wife

Brittney Griner has filed for divorce from Cherelle Griner, citing an "irretrievably broken" marriage. The co…

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Angel Reese's Barbie Doll Is Already Sold Out - FLUENT IN BLK

Angel Reese's Barbie Doll Is Already Sold Out - FLUENT IN BLK

Are we witnessing the moment when sports, fashion, and branding merge into one unforgettable cultural phenome…

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Uncle Nearest: Fawn Weaver Fired Amid Legal Turmoil

Uncle Nearest: Fawn Weaver Fired Amid Legal Turmoil

News broke after court-appointed receiver Phillip G. Young Jr. filed federal records on July 10, prompting te…

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Regina Hall Stars in Peacock's New Summer Binge, The Five Star Weekend - FLUENT IN BLK

Regina Hall Stars in Peacock's New Summer Binge, The Five Star Weekend - FLUENT IN BLK

Regina Hall stars as Dru-Ann, a sports agent reconnecting with friends during Hollis's weekend retreat after …

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Black Panther III Confirmed: New Cast, Returning Faces, and What’s Next for Wakanda

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By Tyesha Hooks, HerDestinations Itinerary Guides, Latesia Coleman
| Fluent in BLK
It’s official! Marvel just confirmed that ‘Black Panther III’ will hit theaters on Dec. 15, 2028, at Marvel’s Comic-Con in San Diego on Saturday, July 25. Ryan Coogler will direct the threequel, bringing Letitia Wright back as Shuri and Winston Duke as M’Baku. Wright teased a playful dynamic between Shuri and Jonsson’s T’Challa II, hinting that Shuri will guide him as he steps into the Black Panther role. “I’m going to have a really, really good time, a lot of fun,” she said.
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Angel Reese’s Barbie Doll Is Already Sold Out

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By Tyesha Hooks
| Fluent in BLK
And just like her jersey at the Atlanta Dream team store sold out the same day it went on sale shortly after she was traded from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream this past April. It was clearly business as usual for the Angel “Bayou Barbie” Reese when her official Barbie doll, the ultimate FOMO toy, sold out at major retailers just days after its debut during WNBA All‑Star weekend on July 24. The restock date has not been confirmed yet.
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Uncle Nearest: Fawn Weaver Fired Amid Legal Turmoil

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By HerDestinations Itinerary Guides, Tyesha Hooks, Latesia Coleman
| Fluent in BLK
News broke after court-appointed receiver Phillip G. Young Jr. filed federal records on July 10, prompting termination letters for Fawn Weaver and her husband Keith Weaver. Young has run the Black-owned spirit company since last August. The fight over Uncle Nearest intensified in federal court as judges laid out how the company’s money troubles, property moves, and failed bankruptcy filings collided in a fast-moving receivership case.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Senior contributing writer at Upscale Magazine

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Why did you become a journalist?

I genuinely have a passion for research and a desire to know the why and the why not.