Kenyatta Victoria
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Well, there’s no easy way to say it, but Friday is my last day at
@EssenceGU
. I’m beyond proud of my past three years of writing for GU, beginning with Summit'22.
If anyone has any part-time, full-time or freelance leads feel free to reach out to me at kenyatta915
@gmail
.com.
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I wanna try...
If you’re black, like & retweet this! We gon all follow each other. Comment your snap/ig as well 👸🏽👸🏾👸🏿🤴🏽🤴🏾🤴🏿
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Took a day trip to New York to write my first digital cover story🥹. For
@essencegu
Feedback digital cover series, I spoke with our fave
@serenaalatricee
to talk about how this Houston girl won all our hearts for this season of
#loveislandusa
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I talked to my Sag sis
@janacraig_
ahead of the
#loveislandusa
reunion🤓 read all about her journey on
@EssenceGU
JaNa Craig’s presence on 'Love Island' season six was a transformative moment for herself and for women to see themselves in the ups and downs of dating.
See our full conversation ahead of tonight's reunion!
🔗:
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Had the chance to speak with
@ArmoneyWarren
for
@EssenceGU
and we’re all excited for his journey in 2023🥳
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For my last reported feature of the year on
@EssenceGU
✨ I dove into the Misogynoir
@theestallion
experienced in hip-hop during the Tory Lanez trial. Thank you so much to
@kattenbarge
@gabbybulgarelli
and
@TKSaccoh1
for speaking with me♥️
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Interrupting my lil vacay hiatus to share that I’ve been selected for the
@MedillSchool
Harrington Award for magazine writing. I learned so much at Medill and found my voice as a writer. Thanks to my wonderful professors turned mentors!!! *adds award winning journo to my resume*
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✨personal news post✨my 100th article on
@EssenceGU
is live. I’m officially joining the iconic team as a full-time writer!! Super excited to be working side by side with
@dvniellewright
♥️
Huge thank you to
@itsnandibby
&
@rech_alyse
for believing in me🫶🏾
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A lot can change in a year🥹. From freelancing to being a part of the coolest team ever.
@EssenceGU
Disruptor Summit’23 was one for the books✨🥂
My first on-site coverage for GU Summit 2022 (
@EssenceGU
) was one for the books💜 I had an amazing experience writing and reporting for such a game changer event.
#ForeverTheBlueprint
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A great way to close out August. For the September/October fashion issue of
@Essence
I wrote about the global impact that Ballroom has on the fashion industry. Super proud of my pen and grateful for this opportunity. Special thanks to
@MikelleStreet
for you guidance & edits💓
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I want to speak to a few people about how your hair is tied to your mental health.
#journorequest
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#PITCHCALL
: September is going to be fun at
@EssenceGU
. We’re looking for stories on all things Beauty and Fashion in celebration of
@nyfw
& the return of
@beautycon
💅🏾 pitch me at
kenyatta.victoria.guwriter
@essence
.com
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How It Started Vs How it’s Going:
I’m realizing everyday the power of the tongue. My first encounter with an Essence event was 2019, then I went to my first Essence fest as an attendee last year, and now in 2023 I’m on the
@essencegu
team living my wildest dream. Ase✨
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I will NEVER get tired of watching Burna Boy perform ‘Last Last’ live😍
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I talked to
@Tyllaaaaaaa
💃🏾🥳 read more on
@EssenceGU
The topic and top pick — hey, Tyla!
Fresh off a Grammy win and debut album that has taken over the internet, GU Lead Writer
@KenyattaToria
spoke with the global sensation about elevating her sound and the journey leading up to the new release.
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Dear Black men, it’s okay to not be okay. It’s okay to not be strong and tough 24/7. Most importantly it’s okay to show emotion, don’t let the stereotype of being emotionless and tough consume you from being open and vulnerable
#LHHMIA
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Visited London & Paris after essence fest🥰💕 thee best experience.
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December is almost here, and it’s time for pitches!! For
@EssenceGU
, we’re looking for stories about winter fashion trends, wellness, and the upcoming election season. Don’t be afraid to get creative with your POV. Email me: kenyatta.victoria.guwriter
@essence
.com
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#PITCHCALL
: For June
@EssenceGU
we are looking for stories on all things Trending, Hip-Hop+Black Music Month, and Pride Month.
🚨Remember🚨
@dvniellewright
& I are looking for unique Gen-Z perspectives for the summertime🎶🎧 email me at:
kenyatta.victoria.guwriter
@essence
.com
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I just finished binging the second season of “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder,” and it was everything
@BruceAlmighteee
and
@epfarq
told me it was going to be: funny, educational but not an after-school special 🙌🏾
Read more on
@EssenceGU
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Super excited to rep
@EssenceGU
via
@Essence
at
@billboard
The Stage at
@sxsw
!!!! I’m ready for all the festivities💃🏾
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Starting Monday off with a bang‼️ I wrote about the box society tries to place Black women in sports regarding
@Reese10Angel
on
@EssenceGU
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I interviewed the Omg Girlz for
@EssenceGU
and talked all things new music, how their colorful hair made an impact on Black girlhood and being back together💗 tween Kenyatta is gagged rn.
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Money Makin Megan better known as the Stallion✨ I wrote a love letter op-ed to our beloved
@theestallion
on
@EssenceGU
This article was full of love, blood, sweat and tears♥️ thank you to
@dvniellewright
for helping me pour my heart out.
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Personal news post🙏🏾 I’m so excited to share my debut article with
@EssenceGU
. I got a chance to speak with
@JaiLenJosey_
to discuss writing the hit song “Pressure,” new music and more. I hope you guys enjoy!
Thank you🙏🏾
@SignedShonda
&
@brooklynrwhite
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#journorequest
I’m looking to speak with
#HBCU
alumni to talk about the significance of homecoming season💃🏾
DMs are open✨
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It’s so crazy how time flies and aligns because this time last year, I made my official debut as a freelance entertainment journalist at my dream publication, and now in 2023, I work there, and I’m writing amazing stories. Divine timing never fails. Asé✨
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Closing the day out with officially having over 300 articles on
@EssenceGU
💜✨(302 to be exact, lol)
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Ari’s music just makes me feel so pretty like UGH MY GIRL IS BACK
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For
@TheTRiiBE
I got to write a super cool piece about Chicago mall culture and took a trip down memory lane with some Chicagoans♥️ Thank you
@Waldens_Block
for being a fire editor✨
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😭😭this video will never not be funny. Meg so cute escorting the baby off the stage😂
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I’m ready for war on Ticketmaster if Beyoncé makes a tour announcement tomorrow. Y’all be blessed🙏🏾
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Sharing my new favorite interview♥️ I got to speak with
@raye
and she opened up about her journey through music. ‘My 21st Century Blues’ is a work of art we all should tap into. Read more on
@EssenceGU
special thanks to
@mmtomczak
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GU is the cure you need! Want to be apart of a great Zillennial platform? Pitch us
@EssenceGU
The decline of the teen girl magazine is actually very sad. Media for the youth! Very important. Not only does it give them their own space but also allows them to embrace adolescence without yearning for adulthood too tough. I loved my Mizz and my Bliss and my Teen Vogue
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Me after ordering all my clothes for express/overnight shipping🌚
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Caught up with
@BDTRELILBROTHER
at Kickback💗 Check out our full interview on
@EssenceGU
Before he took the stage as our
#GUKickback
co-host, we spoke to Raymonte (
@BDTRELILBROTHER
) behind the scenes about community and how much he cherishes support online and especially in real life.
#ESSENCEFest30
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Hey guys❤️ as I close this chapter
@MedillSchool
I was able to publish my master’s project major feature story on
@thisisinsider
about Gen Z Black Women & digital safe spaces. I hope you enjoy❤️ thank you
@havethehabit
for being an amazing editor!
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#PITCHCALL
: We’re already gearing up for August at
@EssenceGU
and looking for stories✍🏾. We want content all about back-to-school and gearing up for the fall. Email me ideas at:
kenyatta.victoria.guwriter
@essence
.com
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@EssenceGU
Creator’s House & Kickback was a time✨ Also check out GU Resume Rundown w/ Rob49 in the July/August issue on stands now💗
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Literally all at Essence Fest last year😂✨
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This episode of
#RapShit
was good asf. Even though I wish Shawna woulda got her lick back on Gat🙄
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@AaliyahJay
The end of the Vlog had me in tears you look sooooooo happy im happy for you sis😭💕
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My first on-site coverage for GU Summit 2022 (
@EssenceGU
) was one for the books💜 I had an amazing experience writing and reporting for such a game changer event.
#ForeverTheBlueprint
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The best storytellers from
@medillschool
ready to shake up the world at
@NABJ
🖤💜
#NABJNAHJ22
#medillmafia
#cau21
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Good morning♥️ my final GU Jams story is live! So great speaking with
@JabariBanx
about his debut music era, relationships and remaining authentic in his art☺️✨
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Making my
@Chicago_Reader
debut today🥂 I covered rising rap star
@naomigsounds
as she gears up to release her project “NoSpace Pt. A”
Thank you
@pmontoro
for this and being an amazing editor!
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As a
@CAU
alumna, HBCU Homecoming season has always been special to me💗 for
@EssenceGU
, I spoke to some amazing alums about the importance of homecoming❤️
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Happy Friday✨ March is moving like it has somewhere to be, so with that being said
@dvniellewright
and I are back with another pitch call for April. We’re looking for stories on all things environmental, mental health, etc🥳
Email pitches: kenyatta.victoria.guwriter
@essence
.com
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I have so many stories coming that I need to promote 😭 gonna make a cute thread soon💗
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How Social Media Amplified Shanquella Robinson’s Story - Girls United written by me. Please take the time to read🙏🏾
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Written by ya girl💜 this was a really good one y’all🥳
It's
@aliyahInterlude
's world, and we're just living in it! Meet the unapologetic "it-girl" that's taking over the digital space.
🔗:
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Before Valentine’s Day is over I wanted to make a thread of all our content for love day on
@EssenceGU
💕
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Marcus smile will always send me bc he was SO serious about them donuts😭😭😭😭😭
“marcus why are you fucking with me” is still the funniest thing in this show to me like marcus why were you fucking with him 😭😭
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Officially saying bye to Chicago🥹 so grateful for my experience in this city and taking a leap of faith being away from home. Until next time & looking forward to this new chapter✨
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Happy Monday✨ I wrote about ‘Pink Friday 2’ and I’m really proud of it🫶🏾 read more on
@EssenceGU
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Kicking off a start up franchise on
@EssenceGU
‘Add or Fad’ where we try viral products. The first on the list is
@threadbeautyco
. Make sure you read our review on this lovely Monday🩵
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Thank you Kerane🫂 though this layoff has jolted me and my mental health it’s been really nice to have people genuinely checking on me and being a shoulder to lean on during this time♥️ so please hire us bc we’ll definitely liven up the Slack chats🥲😂
another writer who you should hire is
@KenyattaToria
. i worked with Kenyatta for the past two years and she always showed me kindness. we were some of the few Gen Z writers on staff so our slacks were filled with silly inside jokes. i only met her in person this year.
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The wedding scene in ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ will never not make me cry🥹
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My faveeee piece of the day🥹 I’m a sucker for love and speaking with these couples made my heart MELT🫶🏾 thanks to
@davlineli__
@jontaoht
@dnvrsn
@thejdubbbb
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In my latest for
@boardroom
I did a deep dive about
@TELFARGLOBAL
creating a movement for Black luxury in fashion. I hope you enjoy this fun fashion deep dive🤎
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#journorequest
Have you fallen victim to Hustle Culture? Did you try to start a business that didn’t work out? Looking to chat with a few people for a story I’m working on. DMs are open☺️
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I’ve written so many cool stories this week I’m gonna make a thread bc the pen has been penning✨
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Omg this is so cool🥹 thank you!!
Happy St. Patty's Day 🍀
Here are our lucky top
#gender
+
#politics
reads from the week via:
@aliaemily
@USATODAY
,
@EmilyRPeck
@axios
,
@KenyattaToria
@EssenceGU
,
@AP
,
@bcrodriguez
@19thnews
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I know we’re still gagged by
@Zendaya
inventing the Bob so I talked to her hairstylist
@LoveTaije
to give the girls all the tea on
@EssenceGU
. Make sure to give it a read♥️
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As I’m getting older I’m really realizing that happiness is one of the most important things and that you can’t make everyone happy its their choice not yours👐🏾
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I will be running this song into the GROUND
Can’t believe we’re getting this hit soon… WHATTTT?! 🤍🥹
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This piece is super sentimental to me. Around this time last year I debuted on
@EssenceGU
with my interview with
@JaiLenJosey_
and we’re back at it again for her sophomore EP🙌🏾 make sure y’all give it a read and STREAM🥳
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