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SaMya Overall
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Digital Engagement Editor, Outlier Media
Livonia, Detroit
Beats
Biography
I'm SaMya Overall, an editor, writer, and social media manager. With extensive experience in social media management and a knack for crafting compelling narratives, I amplify diverse voices for meaningful conversations. As a meticulous copy editor, I adhere to the highest style standards to ensure every word resonates. I also love books — and how they create meaningful impact and connections for underrepresented readers like me, a Black woman who fell in love with reading but only saw strictly white heroines. I value community journalism and creative expression, driven by my unwavering commitment to providing important information to the public, specifically in my hometown, Detroit.
transportation,arts music, mental health entertainment, connection gaps in Detroit community concerns, culture fashion
Entertainment, Sports, Politics
Content
By SaMya Overall Verified| Outlier Media@ If you’re looking for things to do this weekend in Detroit, you’re in luck. Spring energy is in full swing and the city is buzzing with ways to connect, reflect and celebrate. Whether you’re hoping to be outside, take in something artistic or just support local, there’s something happening that speaks to exactly that vibe. This time of year is all about the in-between: A little warmth, a little unpredictability and a lot of community. Find chances to slow down and take in something meaningful.
By SaMya Overall Verified, Cydni Elledge| Outlier Media@ Fantazma Market & Café hosted its Detroit Day of Fashion on Friday. The lineup featured 12 designers and models from across the city, including Neon Angel by Jessica May C. Dawson, Tailored Garments by Derric James and JoMaWoo by Jo Edison. Designers were selected through an online application process. Organizer Jessica Ramirez said she was “pleasantly surprised” by how eager the designers were to showcase their work locally.
By SaMya Overall Verified| Outlier Media@ April might be bringing the rain, but it’s also bringing a full weekend of events to help you connect, create and show up for your community. This time of year, it’s easy to fall into hibernation mode — but the city’s creative spirit doesn’t stop just because the skies are gray. From poetry to zines, community walks to adult-friendly fun, this weekend is full of chances to connect with others, support local work and maybe even discover something new.
Company Info
Outlier Media
Outlier Media is a groundbreaking nonprofit newsroom designed to center and respond to Detroiters' needs. We believe local news can do more for communities than just cover what happens to them. Our reporting addresses information gaps, systemic failures and connection gaps that create harm in our community. We are a model for others who believe that democratizing information and redistributing power is essential. Our newsroom works toward a vision of a liberated city with healthy civic infrastructure rooted in Detroiters' participation and self-determination.
Detroit, Michigan, United States
+1 313-833-3502
Founded: 2016