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Imara Jones
NationalityAmerican
Alma materColumbia University
London School of Economics
Occupation(s)Political journalist and activist
Websiteimarajones.com

Imara Jones is an American political journalist and activist.[2][3] She created and hosts a weekly current events program on Free Speech TV, The Last Sip, which discusses the needs of women and LGBTQ people of color, with an emphasis on millennials.[2][4][5] An African-American trans woman,[1] Jones takes an intersectional approach to her work.[2][4]


Education & Early Life

Jones holds an undergraduate degree in political science from Columbia University, and a master's degree in economics from the London School of Economics.[2][6] Prior to her career in journalism, Jones worked on international trade policy at the Clinton White House, and as an executive at Viacom.[2][6][7]

Awards & Titles

Jones has won Emmy and Peabody awards for her work.[2] She was named a 2018 Champion of Pride by The Advocate magazine.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b Jones, Imara (June 26, 2019). "Trans, black and loved: what happened when I returned to the deep south after transitioning". The Guardian. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
  2. ^ a b c d e f Stroud, Court (June 1, 2018). "A Different Vision For News: Q&A With Political Journalist Imara Jones". Forbes. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
  3. ^ a b "Champions of Pride". The Advocate. May 22, 2018. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
  4. ^ a b Wald, Catherine (May 28, 2018). "Imara Jones' Intersectional News: Good to the Last Drop". Women's eNews. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
  5. ^ "The Last Sip with Imara Jones". Free Speech TV. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
  6. ^ a b "Imara Jones". ColorLines. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
  7. ^ "Imara Jones - Source of the Week". NPR. Retrieved June 26, 2019.


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