Kizzy Cox

Kizzy Cox is an accomplished journalist with extensive experience in various media roles. Currently serving as a Contributing Writer at Essence Communications Inc. since December 2022, Kizzy pitches and writes stories highlighting Black culture and experiences. Kizzy also reports for Documented, focusing on New York City's Caribbean immigrant community, and has a long-standing relationship with BBC News, producing and reporting on impactful stories since 2013. Previous roles include producing a documentary on Allyson Felix for CBS Sports and co-hosting a lifestyle and entertainment show at What's the 411? Networks. Kizzy holds a Master of Arts in Journalism from CUNY Graduate School of Journalism and a Bachelor's degree in Theater and Religion from Hunter College-CUNY.