By: Mana Faye Meet Jewel Benton the incoming Secretary on the Executive Board of the New York Association of Black Journalists (NYABJ). Jewel Benton is a storyteller at heart, and her love for journalism began with her nose buried deep in books during her childhood. From a young age, she fell in love with reading, devouring as many stories and magazines as she could. Writing came naturally, and she was always curious about other people and their stories. “I got into journalis

By: Jewel Benton Whether it’s collaborating with Black-owned brands like Danessa Myricks Beauty, representing in the tech world as Program Manager at Meta, honing her craft at CUNY’s Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism, or helping amplify underrepresented voices, Ma-Nogoy “Mana” Faye centers her work on connecting with people and storytelling. Initially a member, and now the newly appointed Vice President of Digital for the New York Association of Black Journalists (N

By: Jewel Benton Meet Fonda Sanders, newly elected Vice President of Print on the New York Association of Black Journalists (NYABJ) executive board, starting January 1, 2026. Sanders knew she wanted to work in production from around the age of 10. She learned the names of the producers of her favorite artists and songs, and she paid attention to the credits rolling at the end of the shows she watched. That early appreciation for the professionals working behind the scenes led

By: Jewel Benton NYABJ Pulse, would like to introduce you to our new executive board, from now until January 1, 2026 we will be introducing you to our incoming board. Kicking off this series we're proud to introduce you to Member-at-Large Michael W Ray.  He is currently; the technical director and co-producer of a podcast called the 950 lounge . As well as a highly sought after Voice Over artist for Slang TV, ALOFT hotels by Marriott and the Public Service Announcement for th

By: Jewel Benton Kenneth Miles understood the power of memberships early. As a teenager, he joined the New York Association of Black Journalists and quickly realized the value of relationships, information, and community. More than three decades later, as a member, he remains just as committed to community-building and storytelling. His passion for journalism began at age 15 in New Jersey. “One day, I wrote a letter to the editor of my hometown newspaper on a whim,” Miles rec

By: Jewel Benton Like many of us, Ashley Nicole Moss had a dream. And like most dreams, the path to achieving it was unpredictable.  ...

By: Jewel Benton The TERRELL Show’ s recent Coco Jones concert has reignited the excitement of its early days, according to creator...

Photo Courtesy: slingshotsatl  By: Jewel Benton Singer and actress Avis LaShawn, who has portrayed the late, great singer-songwriter Etta...

By: Aleah Shell Amidst the vibrant streets and diverse communities of New York City, there's a rising star in the world of nail care...

By Mana Faye Anayka She via Instagram. Anayka's musical journey began not with a microphone, but with a baton. Born in Brooklyn to...