Kyesha Jennings - Profile and Journalist Details

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Biography

Fast, engaging multi-hyphenate intellectual with eight years of experience in Academia and three years of experience as a freelance writer in non-academic settings. I am skilled in content writing, specifically writing profiles, reviews, and critical essays related to arts, culture, and hip-hop. For the past three years, I have contributed regularly to the Indy Week, an alternative weekly newspaper that reaches an audience of 30,000+ in the Raleigh-Durham area. In addition to writing about all things arts and culture, I have a bi-weekly column, HER TAKE: On Carolina Hip-Hop. Most notably, I’ve covered the inaugural Dreamville Festival and have interviewed legendary hip-hop artists from the likes of 9th Wonder, DJ Jazzy Jeff, and Ali Shaheed Muhammad of a Tribe Called Quest.

Content

Total articles 212

• The Australian breaking scene and the Olympic Games: The possibilities and politics of sportification

  By Kyesha Jennings, Katherine A. Reagan, Dave Hook, James McNally

  Apr. 22, 2024

• Nance’s New Release Is a Sensitive Meditation on “Making It”

  By Kyesha Jennings

  Nov. 29, 2023

• Welcome to Durham: At Their Iconic 20th Anniversary Show, Little Brother Brought It All Home

  By Kyesha Jennings

  Oct. 17, 2023

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Company Info

Indy Week

INDY Week is an alternative weekly newspaper based in Durham, North Carolina. Founded in 1983, it has evolved from its original name, the North Carolina Independent, to its current title. The publication focuses on local news, arts, and culture, providing in-depth coverage of events, politics, music, and film. It features an events calendar and contributions from various columnists and writers. With a readership that includes residents of the Triangle area, INDY Week serves as a valuable resource for those interested in local issues and entertainment. The newspaper generates revenue primarily through advertising and employs around 41 people. Over the years, it has made significant strides, including acquiring another local publication and launching the Hopscotch Music Festival. In its 40th year, INDY Week has also partnered with The Assembly, a digital magazine, to enhance its offerings.