Linda Villarosa

Linda Villarosa (born January 9, 1959) is an American author and journalist who is a former executive editor of Essence magazine.[1] She has worked on health coverage for Science Times. She is also author of several books, and her first novel, Passing for Black, was nominated for a Lambda Literary Award in 2008.[2]

Personal life

Villarosa was born on January 9, 1959. Her mother Clara Villarosa is also an author, publisher and motivational speaker. Linda Villarosa is a graduate of the University of Colorado and spent a year at Harvard University as a journalism fellow. She also earned a master's degree in urban journalism/digital storytelling in 2013 from the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism.[3] She lives in Brooklyn with her partner, two children and pets.[4]

Career

Linda Villarosa has covered women's and African-American health issues in The New York Times, The Root, O Magazine, Glamour, Health, Vibe and Woman’s Day. She was nominated for a GLAAD Media Award in the Outstanding Magazine Article category[5] for an article in Essence titled "Pride and Prejudice."

She is a co-founder of Villarosa Media, other co-founders being her mother Clara Villarosa and sister Alicia. In 2008,[6] her first novel, Passing for Black, was published. She is author and co-author of three books, including Body & Soul: The Black Women’s Guide to Physical Health and Emotional Well-Being. Villarosa worked as a consultant to provide editorial expertise to companies and organizations like American Express Publishing and Meredith.[4] She also directs the undergraduate journalism program at the City College of New York.[7]

References
  1. "Articles by: Linda Vilarosa". Essence. Retrieved November 22, 2017.
  2. Gonzalez Cerna, Antonio (February 18, 2010). "21st Annual Lambda Literary Awards: Lambda Literary Award Nominee". LAMBDA Literary. Retrieved November 22, 2017.
  3. "Linda Villarosa". African American Literature Book Club. Retrieved November 22, 2017.
  4. "Linda Villarosa Biography". Retrieved November 22, 2017.
  5. "GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Magazine Article". 27th Annual GLAAD Media Awards. Retrieved November 22, 2017.
  6. "Interview-with Linda Villarosa". AfterEllen. June 23, 2008. Retrieved November 22, 2017.
  7. "Q&A: J-School Director, Linda Villarosa". ReportHers. September 19, 2013. Retrieved November 22, 2017.
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