Kenyatta Giddings

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No Waitress Left Behind: CEO Feature / April 19, 2016 by Kay Giddings

Waitressville founder and former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Terra Saunders chats with me about her road to uniform empire. 

April 19, 2016
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Black Girl Magic at SXSW 2016 / April 19, 2016 by Kay Giddings

Click the photo to read about SXSW 2016's abundance of Black Girl Magic, featuring Michelle Obama and Kerry Washington.

June 04, 2016
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Reporting on Diversity in Dallas' Fine Art Community / November 11, 2015 by Kay Giddings

Click the photo for a feature on a gallery director that's shaking up the Dallas art scene. 

April 19, 2016
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Reporting for MTV Spring Fix / November 11, 2015 by Kay Giddings

I went to New Jersey to report on Hurricane Sandy relief efforts for mtvU/MTV.  

November 11, 2015
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2015 DISD Bond Proposal Reporting / November 11, 2015 by Kay Giddings

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Click on the image to read about facts and sentiment regarding the DISD Bond Proposal. 

November 11, 2015
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Reporting on Dallas Startup Culture / October 14, 2015 by Kay Giddings

I wrote about the experiences of black entrepreneurs and executives in Dallas' newfound startup culture. Interviews include app innovators and Uber key players. Click the photo for the story.

October 14, 2015
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Reporting on E.A.S.T. for Texas Newswatch / November 23, 2014 by Kay Giddings

Texas Newswatch is a production of the broadcast journalism sequence in the College of Communication at the University of Texas at Austin. This is a package for that program over the annual East Austin Studio Tour.

November 23, 2014
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Interviewing John Legend for Her Campus / November 23, 2014 by Kay Giddings

                                                    Photo: Melements by Moyo Oyelola

                                                    Photo: Melements by Moyo Oyelola

I interviewed John Legend, Andy Roddick, Brooklyn Decker and more for Her Campus Texas.

November 23, 2014
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Interviewing Ryan Lochte and Missy Franklin / November 23, 2014 by Kay Giddings

During the 2013 Arena Grand Prix in Austin, Texas I caught up with Olympic gold medalists Ryan Lochte and Missy Franklin.

November 23, 2014
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Interviewing Eva Longoria for Her Campus Texas / November 23, 2014 by Kay Giddings

I hit the red carpet of the 2013 Texas Medal of Arts Awards to chat with actress and producer, Eva Longoria. 

November 23, 2014
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Interviewing E! Fashion Police's George Kotsiopolous / November 23, 2014 by Kay Giddings

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                                                               Photo: E! Network

I interviewed celebrity stylist George Kotsiopolous before the fashion show he co-hosted for Gap Factory Stores. Read it here.

November 23, 2014
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Post-grad Tips for USA Today College / November 23, 2014 by Kay Giddings

Here, I give advice to almost-college-grads on how to answer the pesky question, “What are You Doing After Graduation?” Click the photo to get the answers!

November 23, 2014
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Interviewing the Women of MTV's Jersey Shore / November 23, 2014 by Kay Giddings

During my time in New Jersey for MTV’s “Spring Fix,” I got a few tips on making a difference and personal style from the ladies of Jersey Shore. Click the photo to read all about it!

November 23, 2014
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South by Southwest Round Up / November 23, 2014 by Kay Giddings

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I shared highlights from the 2013 South By Southwest Music Festival with Her Campus Texas readers. 

November 23, 2014
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Production for SXSW Flashback for PBS / November 23, 2014 by Kay Giddings

I shot all of the Grumpy Cat footage and owner interview for PBS affiliate KLRU’s program, “SXSW Flashback.”

November 23, 2014
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Interviewing Schoolboy Q for 6 Magazine Online / November 23, 2014 by Kay Giddings

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                                                        Photo: Jackie Brown

I caught up with Interscope and TDE artist Schoolboy Q before a 2012 concert in Austin, Texas. Click the photo for the interview. 

November 23, 2014
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Writing for Seventeen Magazine / November 22, 2014 by Kay Giddings

Click the photo to check out my write-up of the Spring Fix experience for Seventeen magazine’s website.

November 23, 2014
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I write. I interview. I produce. I wear lipstick.

I love you, Houston.
I love you, Houston.
Girl, why you never ready?
Girl, why you never ready?
Look, nature is great. But I mostly went camping for the snacks, friendship and flannels.
Look, nature is great. But I mostly went camping for the snacks, friendship and flannels.
Last night I learned that distant relatives are a lot closer than you think. Congrats on a successful opening night @moyo3k & @hakeemthedreem! #drexhibit
Last night I learned that distant relatives are a lot closer than you think. Congrats on a successful opening night @moyo3k & @hakeemthedreem! #drexhibit
Born to bend. Aren't we all. #kaws
Born to bend. Aren't we all. #kaws
Because sometimes you have to rock your grandmother's chain and have a #tbt all your own.
Because sometimes you have to rock your grandmother's chain and have a #tbt all your own.