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Creator | Award-Winning Multimedia Journalist
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Spoke a few things into the universe and they appeared.
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If you would’ve told me a couple years ago that I’d be working with the Chiefs as a content creator I probably would’ve laughed in your face 😂

Fast forward to today, I’m honored to announce that I’ve been selected to be a part of the FIRST-EVER Kingdom Creator group for the Kansas City Chiefs!! 🔥🔥🔥

Shoutout to @sheilamarie.s and @raymond_representation for always looking out for the kid 🥹

GOD DID!!

#KingdomCreator #RedFriday #TheYoungRef #ImHereForTheRefs

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WE ON GO ALL SEASON!! 🏹🔥❤️💛🙌🏾😤

#kingdomcreator #cheifs #jaylanmobley #football

🎥: @isaacfilmzz

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🏈 Officially part of Chiefs Kingdom history! ❤️💛

I’m beyond excited and honored to be one of the FIRST 30 Kingdom Creators for the Kansas City Chiefs as they launch their first-ever content creator program!

This is more than creating content—it’s a chance to bring you exclusive access, unforgettable moments, behind-the-scenes experiences, and a whole new look at Chiefs Kingdom.

I can’t wait for you to ride along with me on this groundbreaking journey as we represent the loudest, proudest, and BEST fanbase in football.

The Kingdom is entering a new era, and we get to experience it together.

LET’S GO CHIEFS! ❤️💛🏹

#ChiefsKingdom #KingdomCreators #KansasCityChiefs #Chiefs #KingdomCreator

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CANNOT wait to bring the noise this season as an Official Kingdom Cre@tor 🙌🏽❤️💛🏈
Feeling extremely honored to be a part of the first ever Kingdom Creators alongside some stellar talent! The Chiefs organization means the world to me, I’m looking forward to sharing the character of this club, honoring tradition, inspiring fans and uniting our community!
#ChiefsKingdom til I die #KingdomCreator #KingdomCreators

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first month of my 30s!

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Over the span of Mara Brock Akil’s decorated career, she has kicked down countless doors in Hollywood – including making history at 30 as the youngest African American showrunner on broadcast television with her first sitcom, “Girlfriends.”

Akil, who graduated from Raytown South High School after moving from Los Angeles as a child, said she initially resisted the move.

Looking back, however, she credits Kansas City with shaping part of who she became – especially the work ethic that helped carry her through Hollywood. Friendship changed everything for her in KC. She recalled befriending Lauri Ealom, whom she still holds in high regard today.

“Kansas City became an adventure for me because of friendship,” Akil told The Star. “I learned to actually fall in love with (Kansas City) through the lens of friendship.”

In her debut novel, “The Revelation of Dionne Daphne,” released this week, Kansas City also becomes part of the main character’s journey.

The novel follows Dionne, a beauty editor at Essence magazine, as she confronts her past on a journey that brings her back to KC – which turns into a pivotal point in her life.

“Home is within,” Akil shared. “There’s a physical space, yes, but that physical space is as safe as you are safe internally.”

Read more on how Kansas City played a role in @marabrockakil’s career at the link in our bio.

🎥: Alexa Stone/The Star (@lexmadee)

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Kansas City is a melting pot, and who locals are rooting for shows that.

Many are throwing support behind Team USA, but there’s vocal support for global teams like we heard from members of Sporting KC and the KC Current.

KC Current rookie defender Laney Rouse said she was rooting for the U.S.

“If not the U.S., then France, I think they’re really fun to watch.”

Multiple @kccurrent rookies told us they are watching French footballer Kylian Mbappé, even though he’s not playing in Kansas City..

Another player to be on the lookout for is the highly decorated footballer Lionel Messi. Kansas City serves as the training home base for the Messi led Argentina national football team.

Current players also recommended keeping an eye on the Brazilian national team. While Brazil will not play in KC during the two-month tournament, they are one of the powerhouse teams in the sport. You’ll know them by their bright yellow jerseys and their viral on-field celebrations.

Also, instead of focusing only on scoring, players say the sport rewards fans who pay attention to everything happening in between goals — the build up, passing, defending, goalkeeper play and tactical movement.

Read more about the Current’s rookies and their KC World Cup picks at the link in our bio.

🎥: Alexa Stone/The Star (@lexmadee)

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Read more of Alexa’s advice for journalists interested in vertical video!

Bit.ly/verticalvidrji

#news #innovation #verticalvideo #journalism

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Alexa Stone, vertical video journalist at the KC Star, shares her tips for diving into creator journalism!

Ready more of the Q&A with her at rjionline.org

Video by Annie Goodykoontz and Ishrat Madiha

#innovation #journalism #verticalvideo #news #creator

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Court side with the BADDEST 😎😘🎥

📸: @gwillstudio_

#DJDoop #WNBA #SportsDJ #KansasCity #DoinThaDoop

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📸: @bts.by.goooms
📷: @monibhmedia
📷: @dunkondunks

#wnba #kc #deonahustle

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