Imara Jones — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Emmy and Peabody Awards winner, named to Time 100 list in 2023.
Founder of TransLash Media, a cross-platform journalism, personal storytelling, and narrative project.
Host of "The Last Sip," a weekly news show targeting Millennials of color, especially women and the LGBTQ community.
Chaired the first-ever UN High Level Meeting on Gender Diversity in 2019 with over 600 participants.
Serves on the boards of the Anti-violence Project and the New Pride Agenda.
Held economic policy posts in the Clinton White House and communications positions at Viacom.
Holds degrees from the London School of Economics and Columbia University.

Biography

Imara Jones is an American political journalist and transgender activist, recognized for her Emmy and Peabody Awards and her inclusion in the 2023 Time 100 list. She is the founder of TransLash Media, a cross-platform journalism, personal storytelling, and narrative project that includes a multi-episode docuseries exploring the experiences of trans individuals amidst social backlash.