Taryn Finley is an award-winning journalist, host, and producer based in Brooklyn, specializing in storytelling that intersects race, culture, and identity. Originally from Dayton, Ohio, Taryn's career spans over a decade of impactful work, including her role as HuffPost's Black Voices Editor and Senior Culture Reporter. While at the outlet, she consistently delivered timely, thought-provoking stories that explored the complexities of Black identity through in-depth reporting, feature interviews and social commentary.
Taryn has produced a diverse body of work across entertainment, politics, and lifestyle, leading innovative projects that resonate with audiences. She hosted HuffPost's popular podcast I Know That's Right, wrote the feature column I Run This, and co-hosted MadameNoire's digital series Listen to Black Women.
A passionate advocate for authentic storytelling, Taryn connects with people through honesty, relatability, and thoughtfulness. Her distinctive voice has made her a trusted presence in media, especially when it comes to covering breaking news. Taryn's accolades include the 2019 NABJ Salute to Excellence Award for Best Interactive Feature, a 2021 Headliner Award and a special recognition from the Bart Richards Award for Media Criticism committee.
A proud alum of the Howard University School of Communications and Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism, Taryn has contributed to major outlets including The New York Times, Essence, NBC, and Radio One. Her work has also been featured on MSNBC, ESPN, Refinery29, Yahoo! Finance, BBC Radio, and BuzzFeed. Taryn’s storytelling continues to resonate across platforms, reaching diverse audiences with her unique perspective.
