Sherdell Baker

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Location
New Jersey
School
Hampton University, Syracuse University
Expertise
Mental Health, Women's Issues, Makeup Trends
  • Sherdell is most passionate about sharing stories that inform communities in a digestible way that remains impactful because she believes that access to information shouldn't be a barrier for growth.
  • She's conducted interviews with Jordyn Woods, Gabrielle Union, and Pilar Scratch, laying the foundation of her celebrity interviewing chops.
  • Sherdell's article contribution to Kindred's 2023 "Black Joy Issue" won a Folio Award in the Full Issue-- Children and Young Adult; Family and Parenting category.

Experience

Prior to becoming a freelance writer, Sherdell got her start as a writer for her university's Her Campus chapter, where she was a campus correspondent and wrote lifestyle and beauty stories, educating readers on how to navigate their beauty routines and Hollywood's latest movie releases. Since this humble beginning, her work has appeared in Blavity, REVOLT, Essence GU, and EBONY, where she's been able to cover celebrity news and amplify advice-centered content for life's tough decision-making moments. Sherdell's years of freelancing led her to a philanthropic role at Emboldy, where she volunteers as editor-in-chief, building out their editorial direction to provide educational content for early-career women.

Education

Sherdell received her bachelor's degree in journalism from Hampton University. She is currently in pursuit of her master's in communications with a specialization in media management from Syracuse University's Newhouse School Online.

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Women’s coverage reflects a combined effort between writers and editors with strong expertise in the lifestyle space, including news and politics. Our mission is to inform and provoke critical thought, engaging our readers with concise yet expressive content strengthened with the insights of key experts.

Focused on inclusivity and accuracy, we ensure our articles are rigorously evaluated and fact-checked to maintain those core values. Further information on our editorial process is available here.

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