Jeneé Darden

Jeneé Darden is an award-winning journalist, public speaker, mental health advocate and proud Oakland native. She has reported for such outlets as NPR, Time, Ebony, KQED, and The LA Times. She hosts KALW’s arts segment Sights & Sounds, and is also their East Oakland reporter. Check out her documentary “Where is East Oakland?” on Youtube. Jenee also blogs at CocoaFly.com. Her first book is a womanist collection of poetry and essays titled When a Purple Rose Blooms (Nomadic Press). Instagram: