Lenox Magee

Journalist/Editor-in-Chief

Chicago, IL

If you’re looking for a multi-platform journalist with extensive multicultural experience, read on. If you want someone who thinks on his feet and knows how to be creative within tight deadlines, look no further. From Chicago to Rome to Paris to Capetown, I’ve been writing, editing, reporting, doing public relations professionally for nearly ten years, and I am fueled by my passion for the written word and its power to inspire change and spark action.

Lenox Magee

Journalist/Editor-in-Chief

Chicago, IL

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Jill Scott: The Real Thing
It's true what people say: If you haven't seen Jill Scott live, you haven't seen Jill Scott. Recently, the Philly native took center stage at the Chicago Theatre where she delivered a nice mix of material from her four-album repertoire since hitting the national music scene in 2000.
N'Digo Magapaper
Has time come for gay blacks
Let me be honest. Some blacks accept their gay friends and relatives without question, but I don't think anyone, outside of gay blacks, truly understands how the African-American community has ostracized gays, both emotionally and physically.
RedEye Newspaper
Are you there Hyde Park
Last summer, someone asked me, “When did you fall in love with Hyde Park?” My answer: It’s hard to say. I’ve been coming to Hyde Park since high school. I found the love of my life in Hyde Park. I kissed my first boyfriend at Medici, got drunk for the first time at Bar Louie and ate the best banana pancakes in the world at The Original Pancake House.
RedEye Newspaper
Boystown needs a reality check
A brutal stabbing in Chicago's Boystown neighborhood causes panic for local residents. A campaign to "Take Back Boystown" ensues, and racial tension arises.
RedEye Newspaper
Black Male Suicide
This article discusses the rise in black male suicides in America within the last 10-years.
N'Digo Magapaper
Getting schooled by Beyonce? Yup!
Some college classes exist for obvious reasons. Biology, business, biochemistry ... and Beyonce? Several colleges and universities across the country have turned pop stars, including Miley Cyrus, Jay Z, Kanye West and Lady Gaga, into the subject of academic study over the past few years. Next month, a class of Harvard Business School students will be thinking long and hard about the business of Beyonce.
RedEye
Congrats, Vogue: You're finally ready for big booties
Who would’ve thought Sir Mix-A-Lot’s catchy booty song would make headlines in 2014—beyond Nicki Minaj’s “Anaconda," that is? Well, news flash: The Hollywood body officially has redefined itself in music and in print ... at least according to Vogue. After reading and re-reading the mag’s recent article proclaiming “We’re Officially in the Era of Big Booty,” my reaction is still, “Huh?!!!!
RedEye
What is the 'new black'?
I admire Pharrell's optimism about where black culture is headed, and agree that a "new black" culture is indeed emerging. I acknowledge that racism still exists, but I don't seek it out or look for examples of it in my daily life. My generation seems to understand the cultural dynamics; we have a better sense of moving forward.
RedEye Newspaper
Pride isn't over yet in Chicago
Here is the million-dollar question: Why do we have two separate Pride festivities? Some critics say the split serves only to drive a wedge between the city's black and white gay communities. and unfortunate—but as with all things racial, it's not that simple. Yes, it's behind the times that our gay communities are still segregated, especially considering all the legal advancements surrounding gay rights on the state and federal levels.
RedEye Newspaper
These gay characters are worth watching
For me, it started with the character Dwayne Wayne from "A Different World." He was a quirky, nerdy guy with flip-up glasses—and he kind of looked like me. Dwayne was one of the first black characters I identified with on TV. Beyond that, the show helped me to visualize blacks going to college, being successful and being in love.
RedEye Newspaper
NATO's guide to the South Side
Why not visit more of the neighborhoods that have been transformed over the years and have strong, community-based organizations, such as Pullman, Beverly, Chatham, Bronzeville, Hyde Park and, yes, even Englewood? Despite Englewood's alarming crime rate, there are some great places and good people to meet.
RedEye Newspaper

About

Lenox Magee

Web Content Editor

Editor

Blogging

Reporter

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Proficient in Twitter

Social Media Strategy

Gymnast

Facebook

Content Development

Digital Strategy

Vimeo

Digg

Tumblr

Hashtag Guru

Foursquare

YouTube

Content Strategy

Fun Enthusiast

From Chicago to Rome to Paris to Capetown, I’ve been writing, editing, reporting, doing public relations professionally for nearly ten years, and I am fueled by my passion for the written word and its power to inspire change and spark action.

My overseas education and work opened my world and has had a noticeably positive influence on my work. I’m not only a better writer because of it, I’m a better person. I have learned to think about things from a variety of perspectives, analyzing how each word I write may be perceived and how they can make a difference.

As an Editor-in-Chief, Columnist, Journalist, Reporter, Radio Co-host, PR Consultant, Writer and Blogger, I’ve been lucky enough to work in the following industries:

Healthcare
Radio
Community Development
Education
Charity Foundations
Entertainment
Fashion

Within these industries, I have used the following media to get the word out:

Social Media
-Blogs, including “Lenox and the Second City ”
-Twitter
-Facebook
- Instagram

Print Journalism
- Bleu Magazine
- N’Digo Magapaper
- Savoy Magazine
- RedEye Newspaper
- 360 Magazine

Online Journalism
- ChicagoNow
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital

News Reporting
- CBS Radio: Windy City Radio / 105.9 WCKG
- Vatican Radio
- ABC News

Public Relations
- Chicago Urban League
- Burrell Communications

In the past ten years, the world of media has changed dramatically, and I’ve always adapted quickly to the newest trends. I’m determined, flexible and always willing to do what it takes to get the job done, and I believe that makes me an outstanding candidate for your open position.