Nyesha Stone hosts Successful Black Women in News panel in Atlanta

Nyesha Stone, founder of What’s Grit, hosted the Successful Black Women in News panel in Atlanta during the NABJ weekend. The event served as a forum for media professionals to discuss community, career development, and the evolving landscape of journalism.

Panelists included Samantha Dorisca of AFROTech, Tierra Smith of Black Enterprise, Dawn Montgomery of Black Press USA, and Nikki Forman of Amazon. Discussions centered on navigating industry changes such as newsroom layoffs, the distinction between journalists and influencers, and the integration of artificial intelligence as a professional tool.