Sylvia Coleman facts for kids
Sylvia Coleman is an American journalist, author, and speaker. She is known for her work in health journalism and for helping people overcome difficult life challenges.
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Early Life and Education
Sylvia Coleman grew up in Boston. She later moved to Philadelphia to attend Temple University from 1995 to 1998. There, she studied journalism and earned her bachelor's degree.
Journalism Career
During her career, Sylvia Coleman worked as a coordinator for the Learning Key. This was a weekly educational newspaper section for The Philadelphia Tribune in Philadelphia and New Jersey. Under her leadership, the Learning Key won the National Newspaper Association Award for Best Youth Section in 2000.
Later, she became an assistant editor and columnist at Advance Newsmagazines. She started a column called “Kaleidoscope,” which focused on diversity and fairness in the workplace. This column won first place in the 2003 Merion Publications’ Writer's Excellence Awards.
Notable Interviews
Throughout her journalism career, Sylvia Coleman interviewed many well-known people. These included singer Jill Scott, actress Jada Pinkett-Smith, and former Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell.
Media Appearances
Coleman has also been featured on various media outlets. She appeared on NPR, "Wake Up Live" in Boston, and radio stations like Praise 103.9 and 107.9 WRNB. She also spoke at Temple University and Borders Bookstore.
Awards and Recognition
Sylvia Coleman has received several awards for her writing and journalism:
- 2007 Leeway Foundation Art & Change Grant
- 2003 Merion Publications’ Writers Excellence Awards: First Place, Editorial Division
- 2001 Merion Publications’ Writers Excellence Awards: First Place, Feature Division
- 2000 National Newspaper Association Award for Best Youth Section
- 1995 Golf Writer's Schripp Award in writing
- 1994 Mary Alice Rowdenhosier Award in writing
- 1994 Alan R. Yoffee Award in writing
Speaker and Advocate
Sylvia Coleman is a strong supporter of people who have faced difficult life experiences. From 2003 to 2009, she taught a class called “From Victim to Victor” at Temple University’s PASCEP program in Philadelphia.
In 2008, with a grant from the Leeway Foundation, Coleman created and launched a special website. This website, www.blacksurvivors.org, became the first official online support group and resource center for African-Americans who have overcome significant challenges.
Author
In 2008, Sylvia Coleman published her book, Creating a New Normal. The book shares her personal journey of recovery from homelessness and severe depression.
External links
- Sylvia Coleman's archived website
