Cynthia Horner
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Cynthia Horner is a writer, magazine editor, and entertainment industry entrepreneur. An Africa
n-American
woman, Horner is based in New York City.
Media specialist and former Right On! Magazine's Editorial Director, Cynthia Horner was born in Anderson, Indiana, the eldest of three children, and relocated to Southern California where she developed her career as a writer. By the age of 11, she had become the editor of her elementary school newspaper; while attending Newbury Park High School in Newbury Park, California, she became a professional journalist, writing stories about her community and high school for the local newspapers, and was granted early admission to Seaver College of Pepperdine University at Malibu where she received scholarships from Scripps-Howard Publishers, and the Seaver College Department of Communications.
Upon graduation from Pepperdine University she made magazine history by becoming the youngest editor of a nationally published magazine, Right On!
Over the years, as a celebrity journalist she has interviewed virtually every African-American entertainer, including such luminaries as Michael Jackson
, The Jacksons, Janet Jackson
, Prince (musician)
, Brandy (entertainer)
, Queen Latifah
, and thousands of others. She is recipient of the Journalist of the Year Award from the International Association of African-American Music, and has received countless awards and citations for her contributions to the music industry.
Miss Horner, who currently resides in Middlesex County, New Jersey, has contributed over two decades of service to the political community. Her father, Lawrence E. Horner, was the first African-American Mayor of Thousand Oaks, California, and is still the highest-ranking African-American in the Conejo Valley's political community. Miss Horner has participated in many voter education initiatives, provides mentorship and companionship to senior citizens, and is an advocate for children's literacy campaigns. A frequent guest speaker at elementary, junior high schools and high schools in the New York City school systems, her goal is to continue to have a positive impact on the lives of children throughout the world. As a role model for young people from all walks of life, Miss Horner's ability to spark children's interest in the areas of reading and writing have had an indelible impact on the learning processes of impressionable generations.
Currently, Horner frequently makes appearances on talk shows, including the E Channel, BET
, and MTV
, and is the co-author of several books, including the New York Times best seller, The Magic Of Michael Jackson. Currently, she serves as the President of the Kappa Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho
sorority. Miss Horner was honored as Sigma of the Year by her organization in 2001, and received the Sigma Image Award by the Sigma Gamma Rho's Northeast Region in 2002. She was also honored as Soror of the Year in May 2004 by the National Pan Hellenic Council of Greater New York City for her extensive community service and commitment to the Council.
Recently, Cynthia Horner formed her own entertainment company, Cynthia Horner's Independent Production Services (Cinnamon CHIPS), which is a media relations company under which she spearheads public relations projects, particularly in the non-profit sector, literary projects for herself and others, artist development, marketing and writing/editing projects for teen and adult music and general interest publications. She is the co-founder of another public relations corporation, Switchhouse Press with partner Gregory Williams.
No stranger to the academic world, Miss Horner has tutored young students for a number of years, has taught public relations at New York's The Learning Annex, lent assistance to the English Department for Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus, and has taught journalism at Essex County College in West Caldwell, New Jersey.
In addition she continues to provide expertise in the young adult entertainment field, which includes editorial responsibilities at Word Up! Publications, Miss Horner has contributed pieces to the National Enquirer, The Star, The Amsterdam News and various other media outlets.
Cynthia is currently working on the editorial staff of Hip Hop Weekly magazine, a new glossy celebrity weekly from the founders of the pioneering hip hop magazine, The Source, Dave Mays and Raymond "Benzino" Scott, which is published nationally every two weeks. The magazine covers celebrity news, music, film, TV, fashion and sports from the perspective of the tens of millions of young Americans who identify with hip hop culture.
Africa
Africa is the world's second largest and second most populous continent, after Asia. At about 30.2 million km² including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of the Earth's total surface area and 20.4% of the total land area...
n-American
United States
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woman, Horner is based in New York City.
Media specialist and former Right On! Magazine's Editorial Director, Cynthia Horner was born in Anderson, Indiana, the eldest of three children, and relocated to Southern California where she developed her career as a writer. By the age of 11, she had become the editor of her elementary school newspaper; while attending Newbury Park High School in Newbury Park, California, she became a professional journalist, writing stories about her community and high school for the local newspapers, and was granted early admission to Seaver College of Pepperdine University at Malibu where she received scholarships from Scripps-Howard Publishers, and the Seaver College Department of Communications.
Upon graduation from Pepperdine University she made magazine history by becoming the youngest editor of a nationally published magazine, Right On!
Right On!
Right On! is an American teen magazine. It is published by Dorchester Media in New York City, and it was a sister publication of Tiger Beat....
Over the years, as a celebrity journalist she has interviewed virtually every African-American entertainer, including such luminaries as Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson
Michael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...
, The Jacksons, Janet Jackson
Janet Jackson
Janet Damita Jo Jackson is an American recording artist and actress. Known for a series of sonically innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows, television and film roles, she has been a prominent figure in popular culture for over 25 years...
, Prince (musician)
Prince (musician)
Prince Rogers Nelson , often known simply as Prince, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. Prince has produced ten platinum albums and thirty Top 40 singles during his career. Prince founded his own recording studio and label; writing, self-producing and playing most, or all, of...
, Brandy (entertainer)
Brandy (entertainer)
Brandy Rayana Norwood , known professionally as Brandy, is an American singer-songwriter, producer, actress, and dancer. In 2009, she introduced her rap alter-ego Bran'Nu....
, Queen Latifah
Queen Latifah
Dana Elaine Owens , better known by her stage name Queen Latifah, is an American singer, rapper, and actress. Her work in music, film and television has earned her a Golden Globe award, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, two Image Awards, a Grammy Award, six additional Grammy nominations, an Emmy...
, and thousands of others. She is recipient of the Journalist of the Year Award from the International Association of African-American Music, and has received countless awards and citations for her contributions to the music industry.
Miss Horner, who currently resides in Middlesex County, New Jersey, has contributed over two decades of service to the political community. Her father, Lawrence E. Horner, was the first African-American Mayor of Thousand Oaks, California, and is still the highest-ranking African-American in the Conejo Valley's political community. Miss Horner has participated in many voter education initiatives, provides mentorship and companionship to senior citizens, and is an advocate for children's literacy campaigns. A frequent guest speaker at elementary, junior high schools and high schools in the New York City school systems, her goal is to continue to have a positive impact on the lives of children throughout the world. As a role model for young people from all walks of life, Miss Horner's ability to spark children's interest in the areas of reading and writing have had an indelible impact on the learning processes of impressionable generations.
Currently, Horner frequently makes appearances on talk shows, including the E Channel, BET
Black Entertainment Television
Black Entertainment Television is an American, Viacom-owned cable network based in Washington, D.C.. Currently viewed in more than 90 million homes worldwide, it is the most prominent television network targeting young Black-American audiences. The network was launched on January 25, 1980, by its...
, and MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
, and is the co-author of several books, including the New York Times best seller, The Magic Of Michael Jackson. Currently, she serves as the President of the Kappa Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho
Sigma Gamma Rho
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. was founded on the campus of Butler University on November 12, 1922, by seven school teachers in Indianapolis, Indiana...
sorority. Miss Horner was honored as Sigma of the Year by her organization in 2001, and received the Sigma Image Award by the Sigma Gamma Rho's Northeast Region in 2002. She was also honored as Soror of the Year in May 2004 by the National Pan Hellenic Council of Greater New York City for her extensive community service and commitment to the Council.
Recently, Cynthia Horner formed her own entertainment company, Cynthia Horner's Independent Production Services (Cinnamon CHIPS), which is a media relations company under which she spearheads public relations projects, particularly in the non-profit sector, literary projects for herself and others, artist development, marketing and writing/editing projects for teen and adult music and general interest publications. She is the co-founder of another public relations corporation, Switchhouse Press with partner Gregory Williams.
No stranger to the academic world, Miss Horner has tutored young students for a number of years, has taught public relations at New York's The Learning Annex, lent assistance to the English Department for Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus, and has taught journalism at Essex County College in West Caldwell, New Jersey.
In addition she continues to provide expertise in the young adult entertainment field, which includes editorial responsibilities at Word Up! Publications, Miss Horner has contributed pieces to the National Enquirer, The Star, The Amsterdam News and various other media outlets.
Cynthia is currently working on the editorial staff of Hip Hop Weekly magazine, a new glossy celebrity weekly from the founders of the pioneering hip hop magazine, The Source, Dave Mays and Raymond "Benzino" Scott, which is published nationally every two weeks. The magazine covers celebrity news, music, film, TV, fashion and sports from the perspective of the tens of millions of young Americans who identify with hip hop culture.