Amara Evering is a Washington D.C based radio journalist, writer, and storyteller. She’s been recognized for her coverage of reparations programs, Black international struggles, and the experiences of Black women and girls. She interviewed legendary poet Sonia Sanchez along with a host of prominent activists, scholars, and writers. Her writings about gentrification were featured in The Contemporary magazine, among other publications.

Amara Evering studied Creative Writing and Sociology at Emory University and was a mentee of acclaimed journalist, Askia Muhammad.