Megan R. SIMS
Freelance Writer. Journalist. Aspiring Author.
"The people must know before they can act and there is no educator that compares to the press" - iDA b. wELLS
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I am currently a writer/editor at Yahoo Entertainment & Lifestyle with 5 plus years of journalism experience. My writing has been seen by millions of people and also appeared in ESSENCE Magazine, USA Today College Blog, BET Digital and more. I have interviewed a grammy-nominated artist, an olympic athlete, candidates running for DC city council and ordinary people with extraordinary stories.
Though I have a particular interest in writing about social justice issues, I pride myself on my ability to be able to take on any topic and bring it to life for my readers. Each and every day I am honing my craft to become not only the best journalist & writer I can be, but the best version of myself.
Please take a look at some of my published works below!
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Profiles/Features
November 2019
MAKERS
'Ridiculous' AOC not taken seriously for wearing hoops, Good American CEO says
November 2019
MAKERS
Why this fashion brand embraces all: 'There is so much to be gained from diversity'
News
September 2019
NewsOne
Fraternity Removes Malik Yoba From Youth Leadership Role Over ‘Inappropriate Relationship’: Report
May 2019
NewsOne
Florida Mom Asks For Help Burying 4 Month Old After Daycare Worker Left Baby In Hot Van
September 2019
Yahoo Lifestyle
Murder trial begins for former cop Amber Guyger who shot unarmed Botham Jean
June 2019
NewsOne
Howard University Student And Aspiring Dentist Killed By Car Being Chased By Police
April 2019
NewsOne
From Maleah Davis To RaNiya Wright To Trinity Love Jones: Why Aren’t Black Children Safe?
August 2018
Sangamon Sun
Rauner Signs Legislation to Bring Hundreds of State Jobs to Springfield
August 2019
TheGrio
New Orleans TV anchor, Nancy Parker’s husband mourns her death in heartbreaking social media post
June 2019
NewsOne
Cleveland Jail In ‘Crisis’ Mode As New Video Shows Guards Beating Mentally Ill Inmate
LIFESTYLE/Entertainment
October 2019
Yahoo Lifestyle
This woman skipped work for a self-care day. Then her video about it went viral.
September 2019
Yahoo Lifestyle
Tia Mowry flaunts postpartum weight loss: 'I did it my way and in my time'
My Latest Work -Find More of my latest stories here!
March 2020
Yahoo Lifestyle
Teen marks 18th birthday by opening time capsule her mom created when she was a baby
February 2020
Yahoo Lifestyle
Ariel, Elsa and Belle get African-print makeovers in viral 'black girl magic' Disneyland photo shoot
January 2020
Yahoo Lifestyle
Brewery features adoptable dogs on beer cans to help them find homes
March 2020
Yahoo Lifestyle
College student goes viral for sharing photos that celebrate her scars: 'You are beautiful'
February 2020
Yahoo Lifestyle
Model with muscular dystrophy dedicates New York Fashion Week debut to 'every single person who has a disability'
January 2020
Yahoo Lifestyle
Why this 104-year-old is asking strangers for Valentine's Day cards
March 2020
Yahoo Lifestyle
TikTok backtracks after Lizzo accuses app of removing videos that show her in a bathing suit
February 2020
Yahoo Lifestyle
Black woman checks shamers who criticized her for having large family: 'I am a MARRIED adult'
January 2020
Yahoo Lifestyle
Ralph Lauren apologizes after using black fraternity symbol on $334 chinos
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B.A. Print/online journalism, May 2016
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