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Germany Kent
Kent in 2016
Born
Evelyn Palmer

Greenville, Mississippi, U.S.
Alma materMississippi State University
Occupations

Germany Kent (born Evelyn Palmer[1]) is an American journalist, author, actress, producer, and philanthropist.[2]

Early life and education

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Kent was born Evelyn Palmer to parents, Charles Palmer and Lula Palmer. She graduated from North Panola High School and was inducted into the school's Hall of Fame in 2017.[1]

Kent represented Tennessee in the 1991 Hal Jackson Talented Teens International pageant held in New York City and won the "Miss Personality" award. In 1992, she placed among the Top 10 at the Miss Teen Mississippi Pageant and won the state's Speech Award.[3]

In 1993, Kent placed in the Top 5 at the Miss Teen Mississippi Pageant, won the Speech Award for the second consecutive year, and received the "Miss Congeniality Award." While attending Mississippi State, Kent won the Miss Alpha Phi Alpha Pageant and was featured in their 12-month calendar as Miss July 1997.

Kent attended Northwest Mississippi Community College, majoring in journalism and public relations, and served as president of the Student Senate.[4] Kent later transferred to Mississippi State University, where she earned a degree in communications and was elected Attorney General of the Student Association.[5]

Journalism

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Print

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Kent has written on topics including social media branding, marketing strategies, social media ethics, business etiquette, and social media etiquette. Her work has appeared in Forbes, Yahoo News, and HuffPost, among other publications.[6][7][8][9]

Arts and entertainment

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Kent worked as a freelance reporter in Los Angeles covering news, politics, sports, entertainment, award ceremonies, and red-carpet events. She was a radio personality in Los Angeles and an anchor for public affairs television. She also covered entertainment for a community magazine in Atlanta.

In October 2015, Kent joined the news team at 50 Plus Report as a producer, reporter, and host. Kent anchored the nightly news for the FOX affiliate KARD 14 MyArkLaMiss in West Monroe, Louisiana and has worked as a freelance reporter and host for other media outlets.[10][11][12][13]

In 2013, Kent was a guest correspondent for Real TV Films at the Celebrity World Challenge Golf Championship in Calabasas, California.[14]

While based in Los Angeles, Kent received the Sigma Delta Chi Award for Online Deadline Reporting (Independent) for coverage of the Thousand Oaks shooting on November 7, 2018.[15][16]

In June 2019, she was recognized for distinguished service to journalism through outstanding accomplishments in the field by the Society of Professional Journalists at the National Press Club in Washington.[17][18][19][20]

Acting

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Kent has appeared on-screen in cameo roles and as a featured actor. She has appeared in nationally broadcast television commercials, including spots for NIKE, Verizon, Carrier, and Coors Light. Kent has also starred in Disney advertisements, including those for Disney Destinations, Disney Aulani Resort, and the Disneyland Resort in California. She has provided voice-over work for the Disney brand. In 2012, Kent appeared as a contestant on the Christmas Edition of Let's Make a Deal. That same year, she had a guest role as a person struggling with drug addiction on the USA Network television series Graceland. In 2013, she appeared in a reality TV series for the Food Network alongside celebrity chef Robert Irvine. Kent has also appeared on The Doctors, Criminal Minds, and The Real Housewives of Atlanta.[21][22][23][24]

In 2012, Kent appeared in the music video for "Why" by singer-songwriter Mary J. Blige.[25] In 2011, Kent appeared in the music video for "One" by musical group Take 6, which also featured Stevie Wonder.[3][26][27]

Writing

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In March 2015, Kent published a book titled The Hope Handbook. The book is a collection of inspirational tweets Kent had previously posted on X (formerly known as Twitter).[28]

Following the publication of The Hope Handbook, Kent released a series of books titled The Hope Handbook Series.[29]

In May 2015, Kent released You Are What You Tweet.[28][30] In March 2017, the book was one of four selected by actor Romany Malco to be sent to the White House as part of a campaign regarding social media etiquette for President Donald Trump.[31][32][33]

In June 2017, Kent collaborated with author and publisher Rhonda Branch Yearby on the book Women Of Faith: Their Untold Stories Revealed: Teen Edition: Bully & Cyber Bullying Prevention.[34][35][36][37]

Published works

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  • You Are What You Tweet: Harness The Power of Twitter to Create a Happier, Healthier Life ISBN 978-0996146890
  • The Hope Handbook: The Search for Personal Growth ISBN 9780996146876
  • The Hope Handbook for Couples: The Search for Personal Growth ISBN 9781943206100
  • The Hope Handbook for Moms: The Search for Personal Growth ISBN 9780996146852
  • The Hope Handbook for Dads: The Search for Personal Growth ISBN 9781943206001
  • The Hope Handbook for Christians: The Search for Personal Growth ISBN 9780996146821
  • The Hope Handbook for Singles: The Search for Personal Growth ISBN 9781943206063
  • The Hope Handbook for Survivors: The Search for Personal Growth ISBN 9781943206070
  • The Hope Handbook for Mentors and Coaches: The Search for Personal Growth ISBN 9781943206049
  • The Hope Handbook for Leaders: The Search for Personal Growth ISBN 9781943206025
  • Women of Faith: Their Untold Stories Revealed: Teen Edition: Bully & Cyber Bullying Prevention ISBN 9781548467302

References

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  1. ^ a b Staff reports (February 8, 2023). "Germany Kent named 'Shero of the Year'". The Panolian. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
  2. ^ staff, Los Angeles Post-Examiner (February 2, 2023). "Germany Kent Honored with L.A. Area Shero of the Year Award". Los Angeles Post-Examiner. Retrieved June 2, 2025.
  3. ^ a b The Commercial Appeal: Germany Kent becoming a television star
  4. ^ Craige, Brent (November 16, 2021). "Award-Winning Author Germany Kent Is A Member Of Alpha Kappa Alpha". Watch The Yard. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
  5. ^ SeventhQueen (June 13, 2016). "Germany Kent, Best-Selling Author & Award-Winning Journalist". Empirics Asia. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
  6. ^ "Yahoo!". May 4, 2015. Archived from the original on February 24, 2018. Retrieved December 29, 2016.
  7. ^ Leonard, Jay (May 4, 2015). "Business 2 Community". Business2Community. Retrieved December 29, 2016.
  8. ^ "Business Know-How". Archived from the original on June 30, 2016. Retrieved December 29, 2016.
  9. ^ "Business Know-How". Archived from the original on November 10, 2016. Retrieved December 29, 2016.
  10. ^ "50 Plus Report". Retrieved December 29, 2016.
  11. ^ "Germany Kent Wins Elite National Media Award". July 28, 2019. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
  12. ^ "Home Business Magazine". June 3, 2015. Retrieved June 3, 2015.
  13. ^ "Bert Martinez joined by James Mapes, Terrell Jones, Biba Pedron, Germany Kent". May 20, 2015. Retrieved August 27, 2015.
  14. ^ Royce Clayton, Germany Kent, Celebrity Golf, Calabasas Country Club. dailymotion. 2013. Retrieved November 21, 2013.
  15. ^ "Announcing the 2018 Sigma Delta Chi Award winners". Retrieved April 25, 2019.
  16. ^ "2018 Sigma Delta Chi Award Honorees". Retrieved September 23, 2018.
  17. ^ "MSU alumna Germany Kent wins Sigma Delta Chi award for journalism excellence". July 25, 2019. Retrieved July 25, 2019.
  18. ^ "KAKE News". Archived from the original on August 2, 2019. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
  19. ^ "Today in New York". Retrieved July 24, 2019.
  20. ^ "Spot On Mississippi". Retrieved July 25, 2019.
  21. ^ "Celebrities with a geographical first name". IMDb.
  22. ^ "What movie and television projects has Germany Kent been in?". Answers.com.
  23. ^ "ABOUT GERMANY KENT". MSN. Retrieved January 13, 2015.
  24. ^ "GERMANY KENT". Retrieved November 16, 2018.
  25. ^ "Germany Kent | Actress, Writer, Producer". IMDb. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
  26. ^ Mary J. Blige ft. Rick Ross – Why? (Official Video). youtube. May 9, 2012. Retrieved September 21, 2013.
  27. ^ Take 6 – One. youtube. March 9, 2012. Retrieved September 21, 2013.
  28. ^ a b "How to Write a Book". May 13, 2015. Retrieved December 30, 2016.
  29. ^ "Germany Kent Releases The Hope Handbook Series for people who are in Search of Personal Growth". PR Buzz.[permanent dead link]
  30. ^ "Stacey Alcorn". Retrieved December 30, 2016.
  31. ^ "Romany Malco Launches Campaign To Help President Donald Trump Get Smarter". Sahhrah. Jason John. Archived from the original on April 14, 2018. Retrieved June 6, 2017.
  32. ^ "Romany Malco Launches Campaign To Help President Donald Trump Get Smarter". HipHop Wired. D.L. Chandler. March 14, 2017.
  33. ^ "Issa Rae Announces "Insecure" Season 2 Premiere Date". Bossip. March 15, 2017. Archived from the original on March 16, 2017. Retrieved June 6, 2017.
  34. ^ Amazon. BY. June 30, 2017. Retrieved June 30, 2017.
  35. ^ Yearby, Rhonda (June 29, 2017). Women Of Faith: Their Untold Stories Revealed: Teen Edition: Bully & Cyber Bullying Prevention. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. ISBN 978-1548467302.
  36. ^ "Women of Faith Their Untold Stories Revealed: Teen Edition: Bully & Cyber Bullying Prevention Kindle Edition". Amazon. Retrieved December 30, 2016.
  37. ^ Local teens co author book to help put a stop to bullying. myarklamiss. Retrieved July 28, 2017.
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