HOUREIDJA TALL

Freelance Journalist

Hi there! I'm Houreidja Tall. I explore the stories of people across the African Diaspora. I highlight communities that are disregarded by traditional media and show the nuances in their lives. I'm a first-generation New Yorker of Malian and Senegalese descent, which largely informs the passion with which I approach my work. I am committed to sharing the stories of those who are easily overlooked.

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Most recently, I worked as the social media manager at Capital B News, a newsroom dedicated to civic journalism about and for Black communities. I am currently interested freelance writing or full-time editorial opportunities.

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To find out more about my work, browse my Writing and Blog and get in touch if you have any questions or would like to discuss working together.


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CURRICULUM VITAE

FREELANCE JOURNALIST

August 2020 - Present

​Reported on topics related to people of the African diaspora.

  • Published articles in Refinery29, Africa in Harlem, Documented, Next City and Slate.

  • For Teen Vogue: wrote about the power of Black cultural Instagram pages.

  • For Harper’s Bazaar: wrote articles about Black reproductive health workers taking care of their patients during quarantine, Black women who choose to remain childfree and Black women's experience with their natural hair.

CAPITAL B NEWS - SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

January 2022 - June 2022

Amplified the stories of writers via social media platforms and cultivated interactions with readers.

  • Kept track of social media analytics and prepared weekly report for managers with commentary on trends and patterns and advice on how to refine strategy.

  • Wrote concise social copy for 7-10 Capital B stories daily on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

  • Organized events for reporters to interact with followers via platforms such as Twitter Spaces.


REFINERY29 - EDITORIAL INTERN

June 2021 - August 2021

Pitched and wrote articles and assisted executive editor at women-centered lifestyle site.

  • Published articles ranging from an interview with a Black brand founder to how to a guide on how to manage COVID-related anxiety.

  • Pitched and wrote stories for Unbothered, site’s vertical for Black women.

AFRICAN WOMEN’S MILLENNIAL INITIATIVE (AWOMI) - REMOTE COORDINATOR

September 2019 - January 2020

Volunteered for organization that empowers young women across the African continent.

  • Registered delegates and panelists for International Conference for Population Development in Nairobi.

  • Networked with other organizations at ICPD conference to find opportunities for collaboration and funding.

  • Worked with president of organization to create draft for funding for summer institute and future initiatives.

 

EDUCATION

CRAIG NEWMARK GRADUATE SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM

Master's degree in Engagement Journalism

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  • Recipient of Vice-Knight and Anne O'Hare McCormick Memorial Fund scholarships

BROOKLYN COLLEGE

Bachelor's degree in Women's and Gender Studies

2019 Spring semester abroad in Dakar, Senegal through School for International Training’s Senegal: Global Security and Religious Pluralism program

  • Recipient of Benjamin T. Gilman, Leonard and Claire Tow Undergraduate Travel Stipend for International Research Award and Roy L. Furman Fellows Program scholarships

 

LET'S TALK

houreidja [at] gmail [dot] com

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