Shanique Yates

Shanique Yates is a skilled business writer and storyteller with a deep commitment to immortalizing Black narratives through various forms of content. Currently serving as a business writer at Blavity Inc. since August 2020 and a freelance writer for REVOLT MEDIA & TV since June 2021, Shanique's expertise encompasses written and visual storytelling. Prior roles include contributing writer positions at BAUCE, multicultural brand coordinator at AspireTV, and staff writer at M-Lifestyle, where culturally resonant storytelling is a focus. Additional experience includes social media specialization at T-Mobile and technical roles at Bon Secours Health System and WWBT/NBC12 Raycom Media. Shanique began a journalism journey at Virginia Commonwealth University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications, enriched by practical experience as a reporter and anchor.