Caron LeNoir advocates for women veterans in journalism and beyond
06/21/23 • 61 min
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Caron LeNoir is a journalist, podcaster, voice-over artist, and photographer who advocates for women veterans’ issues and mental health support. Caron is a member of the Military Veterans in Journalism speakers’ bureau, which advocates for more nuanced coverage of disabled veterans. She also regularly discusses how to report on women veterans, veteran homelessness, and the VA system.
Caron served in both the US Army and Navy. She is the founder and executive producer of CARONISMedia Group and CARONISM Audio.
In this episode, Caron tells us about growing up in Baltimore, how she came to join the Navy, becoming a homeless veteran, and how journalists can better cover veterans.
Follow Caron on Twitter @caronism. Or on Instagram @caronism.
Interested in being on the show? Email [email protected].
More about Donnell Suggs: Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Donnell Suggs is the Editor in Chief of The Atlanta Voice, the city's longest-running Black-owned newspaper. A father and husband, Donnell has wasted years of his life supporting the New York Mets and Jets. Follow Donnell on Twitter @suggswriter.
More about Zuri Berry: Zuri is the owner and principal producer of ZMC Podcasts. He has been a journalist for two decades, working as a reporter, producer, and editor, with stops in California, Boston, Charlotte, and Washington, D.C. He’s originally from San Francisco. Find Zuri online at https://zuriberry.com.
Don't forget to support this podcast by visiting https://www.buymeacoffee.com/blackjournos and buying Zuri and Donnell a cup of coffee. It goes a long way! And thanks for listening!
Caron LeNoir is a journalist, podcaster, voice-over artist, and photographer who advocates for women veterans’ issues and mental health support. Caron is a member of the Military Veterans in Journalism speakers’ bureau, which advocates for more nuanced coverage of disabled veterans. She also regularly discusses how to report on women veterans, veteran homelessness, and the VA system.
Caron served in both the US Army and Navy. She is the founder and executive producer of CARONISMedia Group and CARONISM Audio.
In this episode, Caron tells us about growing up in Baltimore, how she came to join the Navy, becoming a homeless veteran, and how journalists can better cover veterans.
Follow Caron on Twitter @caronism. Or on Instagram @caronism.
Interested in being on the show? Email [email protected].
More about Donnell Suggs: Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Donnell Suggs is the Editor in Chief of The Atlanta Voice, the city's longest-running Black-owned newspaper. A father and husband, Donnell has wasted years of his life supporting the New York Mets and Jets. Follow Donnell on Twitter @suggswriter.
More about Zuri Berry: Zuri is the owner and principal producer of ZMC Podcasts. He has been a journalist for two decades, working as a reporter, producer, and editor, with stops in California, Boston, Charlotte, and Washington, D.C. He’s originally from San Francisco. Find Zuri online at https://zuriberry.com.
Don't forget to support this podcast by visiting https://www.buymeacoffee.com/blackjournos and buying Zuri and Donnell a cup of coffee. It goes a long way! And thanks for listening!
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Interested in being on the show? Email [email protected].
More about Donnell Suggs: Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Donnell Suggs is the Editor in Chief of The Atlanta Voice, the city's longest-running Black-owned newspaper. A father and husband, Donnell has wasted years of his life supporting the New York Mets and Jets. Follow Donnell on Twitter @suggswriter.
More about Zuri Berry: Zuri is the owner and principal producer of ZMC Podcasts. He has been a journalist for two decades, working as a reporter, producer, and editor, with stops in California, Boston, Charlotte, and Washington, D.C. He's originally from San Francisco. Find Zuri online at https://zuriberry.com.
Don't forget to support this podcast by visiting https://www.buymeacoffee.com/blackjournos and buying Zuri and Donnell a cup of coffee. It goes a long way! And thanks for listening!
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