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Angela Dennis | |
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| Occupation | Journalist |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Known for | Reporting on race, equity, and local government in Tennessee |
| Awards | USA Today Co. Greatest Award; Tennessee Press Association awards; East Tennessee Society of Professional Journalists awards |
Angela Dennis is an American journalist based in Tennessee. Her reporting focuses on race, equity, local government, higher education, and African American history and culture in East Tennessee. She began her professional career as a columnist for the Knoxville News Sentinel in 2018 and became a reporter in 2020.[1]
Career
editDennis began her journalism career as a columnist for the Knoxville News Sentinel in 2018. In 2020, she transitioned into a reporting role covering race, equity and justice, local government, and community development issues in Knoxville and surrounding areas.[1]
From 2020 to 2023, Dennis served as a podcast host for the Black in Appalachia podcast, a nationally recognized series examining African American history and experiences in the Appalachian region. The podcast was named a “must-listen” by The New York Times.[2]
Dennis has contributed reporting to outlets including Tennessee Lookout, Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, Capital B News, and Compass Knoxville.
In 2023, Dennis was selected as a fellow in the Maynard 200 Fellowship through the Maynard Institute for Journalism Education.[3] The fellowship is a national leadership and media entrepreneurship program designed to train journalists of color in business strategy, leadership development, and sustainable media innovation.
Awards and recognition
editDennis has received multiple local, regional, and state awards from the Tennessee Press Association and the East Tennessee Society of Professional Journalists for reporting and commentary.
In 2021, she earned a national honor from USA Today Co. (formerly Gannett) recognizing her work in community-focused journalism.[4] The award recognized excellence in community cultivation through journalism.
Her five-part interview package with legendary civil rights activist and poet Nikki Giovanni received a first-place award from the Tennessee Press Association.
Reporting focus
editDennis’ reporting has centered on issues of race and equity, civic accountability, and the preservation of African American institutions in East Tennessee. Her work frequently documents the intersection of local policy decisions and their impact on historically marginalized communities.
References
edit- 1 2 "Race, equity and justice reporter Angela Dennis talks reframing coverage of marginalized communities". The Daily Beacon. Retrieved 17 February 2026.
- ↑ "Best Podcasts of 2020". The New York Times. Retrieved 17 February 2026.
- ↑ "Maynard 200 Fellowship". Maynard Institute for Journalism Education. Retrieved 17 February 2026.
- ↑ "Knox News reporter Angela Dennis earns national honor for her work". Knoxville News Sentinel. December 17, 2021. Retrieved 17 February 2026.
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