Daja E. Henry

Education inequities across Mississippi, freelance journalism experience

Inequity and corruption in government safety net programs, charities, institutions

Focus on journalism and writing based in Jackson, Mississippi

Breaking news and mixed media projects; creator of Black Obituary Project

Sports content and freelance journalism with bylines in major Canadian outlets

Multimedia journalism and storytelling across all media

Sports journalism and diverse interests in writing and authorship

Race and equity topics with editorial leadership at Open Campus

Specializes in investigative reporting on race and equity issues

Investigations editor with interests in archives, museums, and cultural topics

Positive community news and live interviews focused on Mississippi

Health and data reporting on reproductive health in the Deep South

Environment and communities reporting focusing on inequity, leaders, and solutions

Opinion pieces on Mississippi social issues and legal topics

Award-winning journalist with expertise in creative storytelling and communications

Focus on journalism and authorship with academic instruction expertise

Local news and community reporting in Shelby County, Alabama

Behind the scenes leadership and newsroom development at Axios

Focus on race and activism involving young Black activists and journalists in Mississippi

Lifestyle content, hosting, reporting, producing, and media presentation expertise

Programs, trends, and feature stories on rural innovation and related sectors

Student Journalist at Xavier University of Louisiana from Jackson, Mississippi. Chief Writer at The Xavier Herald. Passionate about journalism and storytelling.

Politics, culture, and lifestyle content with a self-published blog on Substack

Tells diverse stories across the Mid-South region with multimedia skills

Multi-media journalist and weekend anchor at the #1 news station in Jackson, Mississippi, a Raycom Media affiliate.

Legal, finance, projects and energy topics

Reporter covering news and community stories in Jackson, Mississippi for a local TV station.

News reporter focused on Racial Justice and Social Equity. Experienced intern at KPFA Radio and online news sources. Currently News Director at KCPR FM Cal Poly Radio.

Community engagement and reproductive health reporting in Mississippi

Breaking news and state government reporting focused on Michigan issues