Jazmine Hughes facts for kids

Jazmine Hughes (born October 25, 1991) is an American writer and editor. She worked as an editor at The New York Times Magazine from 2015 to 2023. Before that, she was an editor for The Hairpin. Her writing has also appeared in other well-known magazines like The New Yorker and Elle.

Early Life and Education

Jazmine Hughes was born on October 25, 1991, in New Haven, Connecticut. She grew up with four sisters. She was taught at home until she reached the fifth grade.

She later attended Connecticut College. There, she studied government. She was also the editor-in-chief of the school newspaper. She graduated in 2012 when she was 20 years old. After college, she went to the Columbia Publishing Course. This course helps people learn about working in publishing.

Her Career as a Writer and Editor

Jazmine Hughes started her career checking facts at New York Magazine. In 2015, she became an associate editor at The New York Times Magazine. She worked there until November 2023. At the Times Magazine, she helped edit popular sections like "Letter of Recommendation" and the "Talk" column.

Hughes is known for her interesting writing. She often writes about topics like "imposter syndrome" and humor. Imposter syndrome is when you feel like you don't deserve your success, even if you've worked hard. Her writing is often funny and insightful.

Many groups have recognized her talent. In 2016, HelloGiggles listed her as one of "14 Women of the Internet Inspiring Us." Forbes also named her to its 2018 "30 Under 30" list for media. This list highlights 30 successful people under 30 years old. In 2020, she won the ASME NEXT Award for Journalists Under 30. She also received the National Magazine Award for Profile Writing in 2023.

In November 2023, Jazmine Hughes resigned from the New York Times. This happened after she signed a letter that went against the newspaper's rules for public protests.

Helping Other Writers

Jazmine Hughes also helps other writers. She is a co-founder of a group called Writers of Color. This group created a special online list of writers of color. The goal is to make it easier for editors to find and work with diverse writers. This helps more writers of color get their work published.

Awards and Honors

In May 2018, Jazmine Hughes received a special award from her old college, Connecticut College. She was given an honorary doctorate degree. This is a special title given to people who have achieved great things. She was the youngest person ever to receive this honor from the school.

Selected Works

• "The Secret Fantasies of Adults", The New Yorker, November 3, 2014
• "How Many White People Does It Take to Ruin a Good Joke?", The New Republic, February 6, 2015
• "I Bled Through My Pants on My First Day Work at The New York Times" Elle, October 7, 2015
• "I Dressed Like Cookie for a Week to Get Over My Imposter Syndrome", Cosmopolitan, October 22, 2015