Nicki Mayo is Editor-at-large for Black Women Unmuted. This multimedia journalist has devoted her 20 year professional career to amplifying the voices of Black people while covering general assignment, politics, true crime investigations, arts and entertainment. Nicki has worked for the Associated Press, The Crisis Magazine, TV One’s “News One Now,” Philadelphia Tribune‘s PhillyTrib.com, E.W. Scripps’ The List Show and more. Nicki reports on local government elections and policy issues that have a ripple effect nationwide. This multimedia maven is the leadership behind Black Women Unmuted’s video reports, social media engagement and campaigns (ex: Black HERstory Month and “In her own Words” Women’s HERstory Month tributes). In her spare time, Nicki devotes her audio, video and social media production skills to supporting advocacy for Black women’s reproductive health, financial literacy, housing equity and more. She is also a volunteer with the National Association of Black Journalists and has served as president of the Baltimore chapter, becoming the first woman to hold the office in Charm City. Black Women Unmuted is the perfect platform for Nicki’s keen eye for what’s timely and important to Black Americans and women.