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About Me
Nia Ngina Meeks is an award-winning journalist, educator, coach and strategist. As a reporter, she has filed stories of varying depth and length from around the globe for newsrooms large and small across the United States, such as the Detroit Free Press, The Dallas Morning News, the York Daily Record, The Virginian-Pilot, the Philadelphia Tribune and BlackAmericaWeb.com.
A blogger as well as a frequent political commentator on various media outlets, including Philadelphia 6ABC’s Inside Story, the fifth-generation North Philadelphian is a proud graduate of Florida A&M University and mentor to many.
- Location:
- United States, Philadelphia, PA
- Current organization:
- bgConnex
- Past organizations:
- BlackAmericaWeb.com, PA2012.com
- Current role:
- thinker
- Gender:
- Female
- Areas of expertise:
- News and feature writing, Reporting of Public Affairs, Philadelphia , Race and Culture in the U.S., Stevie Wonder, Journalism & Communication, Middle School Students, Home Schooling, Caregiving for seniors, Double dutch
- I am:
- Connector, Consultant, Educator/Teacher, Explorer, Idea generator, Journalist, Policy maker, Project manager, World traveler, Writer/Editor
- Associations:
- Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists, Art Sanctuary, Chips Quinn Scholars, AFS Intercultural Programs
- Languages:
- English, Spanish
- My website links:
- Nia Means Purpose, PA2012.com, BlackAmericaWeb.com
- Universities:
- Florida A & M University
More About Me
I'm passionate about
Thinking. Art. Kids. Seniors. Renewing cities. Nurturing meaningful leadership. Engaging dialogue. Reading. Cooking. Travel. Bugs Bunny.
An idea worth spreading
Neighborhood shareholding investment and management of abandoned properties converted into communal use outlets.
Talk to me about
Bridging worlds. Pushing boundaries. Great stories. Realizing Philadelphia's potential. The craft of storytelling.
People don't know that I'm good at
Photography. Jumping rope. Playing jacks. Throwing clay and sculpture. Building miniatures and doll houses. Jedi warfare.
My TED Story
Have not yet attended any TED events but look forward to engaging TEDsters virtually and actually.
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A comment on Conversation: Is the Childhood Obesity epidemic proof that not all parents love their children?
Some of these same parents may not even see themselves as obese, though clinically they are so classified. It is abuse if one knows better, because it is assumed that they will then DO better. But there is too much of an assumption that people even understand, let alone have fully committed to, the principles of sound nutrition. We are a nation enslaved to the quick fix, the fad diet, the gimmick weight-loss machine. Seldom do we put as much energy into explaining the true nature of food -- that being energy for the body.
A comment on Conversation: Have you loved yourself today?
Today, I took time to enjoy the sunshine, sup leisurely, without deferring to the demands of a clock or client, read vigorously, and explore new ways of connecting with people and ideas like these. All of these are forms of loving my inner self. Tomorrow, i will extend that leisurely pace by checking out the Elizabeth Taylor memorial film marathon on Turner Classic Movies.