Germany Kent facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Germany Kent
Kent in December 2016
Born	Greenville, Mississippi, U.S.
Alma mater	Mississippi State University University of Alabama University of Southern California
Occupation	journalist author actress television personality producer activist philanthropist

Germany Kent is an American journalist, author, and actress. She is also a producer and helps others through charity work. She is well-known for her work in news, writing, and the entertainment world.

Early Life and Education

Germany Kent was born in Greenville, Mississippi. Her parents are Charles and Lula Palmer. She went to North Panola High School. In 2017, she was honored by being added to her high school's Hall of Fame.

She started her college studies at Northwest Mississippi Community College. There, she focused on journalism and public relations. She was also the president of the Student Senate. Later, she went to Mississippi State University. She earned a degree in communications. She was also elected Attorney General of the Student Association.

Her Career in Media

Germany Kent has worked in many areas of media. She has written for big publications and worked in TV and radio.

Writing and Social Media

Kent has written many articles about social media. She shares tips on how to use social media for marketing. She also writes about being polite and ethical online. Her articles have appeared in places like Forbes, Yahoo News, and HuffPost.

TV and Radio Work

Germany Kent has been a freelance reporter in Los Angeles. She has covered many topics, including news, politics, and entertainment. She has also worked as a radio personality and a TV anchor.

In 2013, she started her own media company. She became an executive producer for this company. She also appeared on TV and radio as a media expert. In 2015, she joined the news team at the 50 Plus Report. She worked there as a producer, reporter, and host. She also anchored the nightly news for the FOX channel KARD 14 MyArkLaMiss.

In 2018, Kent won an award for her online reporting. This was for her coverage of the Thousand Oaks shooting. In 2019, she was honored for her excellent work in journalism. This award came from the Society of Professional Journalists.

Acting and TV Shows

Germany Kent has appeared in many TV shows and commercials. She often plays small roles or appears as herself.

She has been in national TV commercials for big brands. These include NIKE, Verizon, and Coors Light. She has also appeared in many advertisements for Disney. This includes ads for Disney parks and resorts. She has also done voice-over work for Disney.

In 2012, Kent was a winning contestant on the "Let's Make a Deal" Christmas show. In 2013, she was on a reality TV series for the Food Network. She appeared alongside famous chef Robert Irvine. Kent has also been seen on TV shows like The Doctors, Criminal Minds, and The Real Housewives of Atlanta.

Music Videos

Germany Kent has also appeared in music videos. In 2012, she was in the video "Why" by singer Mary J. Blige. In 2011, she appeared in the video "One" by the group Take 6. This video also featured pop star Stevie Wonder.

Pageant Experiences

When she was younger, Germany Kent took part in beauty pageants. In 1991, she represented Tennessee in the Hal Jackson Talented Teens International pageant. This event was held in New York City. She won the "Miss Personality Award" among many contestants from around the world.

In 1992, she placed in the Top 10 at the Miss Teen Mississippi Pageant. She also won the Speech Award that year. In 1993, she again placed in the Top 5 at the Miss Teen Mississippi Pageant. She won the Speech Award for the second time. She also received the "Miss Congeniality Award."

While at Mississippi State, Kent won the Miss Alpha Phi Alpha Pageant. She was featured in their calendar as Miss July 1997.

Being an Author

Germany Kent is also a successful author. She has written several books that offer hope and motivation.

In 2015, she released her book The Hope Handbook. This book started as a collection of inspiring messages she posted on X. Many people told her how much her messages helped them. So, she put them together into a book.

After The Hope Handbook became popular, she released a series of "Hope Handbook" books. These books cover different topics like growth for couples, moms, and singles.

In May 2015, Kent released another book called You Are What You Tweet. In 2017, this book gained national attention. Actor Romany Malco chose it as one of four books to help President Donald Trump with social media etiquette. The book was sent to the White House as part of this effort.

In 2017, Kent also worked with author Rhonda Branch Yearby. They created a book for teens called Women Of Faith: Their Untold Stories Revealed: Teen Edition: Bully & Cyber Bullying Prevention.

Published Works

• You Are What You Tweet: Harness The Power of Twitter to Create a Happier, Healthier Life ISBN: 978-0996146890
• The Hope Handbook: The Search for Personal Growth ISBN: 9780996146876
• The Hope Handbook for Couples: The Search for Personal Growth ISBN: 9781943206100
• The Hope Handbook for Moms: The Search for Personal Growth ISBN: 9780996146852
• The Hope Handbook for Dads: The Search for Personal Growth ISBN: 9781943206001
• The Hope Handbook for Christians: The Search for Personal Growth ISBN: 9780996146821
• The Hope Handbook for Singles: The Search for Personal Growth ISBN: 9781943206063
• The Hope Handbook for Survivors: The Search for Personal Growth ISBN: 9781943206070
• The Hope Handbook for Mentors and Coaches: The Search for Personal Growth ISBN: 9781943206049
• The Hope Handbook for Leaders: The Search for Personal Growth ISBN: 9781943206025
• Women of Faith Their Untold Stories Revealed: Teen Edition: Bully & Cyber Bullying Prevention ISBN: 9781548467302