Ayanna Pressley Instagram – I’ve written and rewritten this post so many times over the last 24 hours because it’s hard to capture the profound impact @joyannreid has had on journalism, broadcast media, and our collective consciousness.
Joy, your brilliance is undeniable. Your clarity is a call to action. Your laugh is infectious. Your essence is inspiring. You carry the legacy of Ida B. Wells and Gwen Ifill with grace and power. Every night on The ReidOut, when you took that chair, you boldly made space for Black women—and in doing so, made us all feel seen, heard, powerful, beautiful, and fly.
That’s why the cancellation of your show is so devastating. You didn’t just report the news—you told our stories, ignited righteous indignation against injustice, and called us to action. You challenged us to lean in, listen actively, learn more, think deeply, and demand more—of ourselves, our communities, and our government.
I am deeply grateful for your truth-telling, your authenticity, and your unwavering light. And I am grateful for your dedicated staff—the people behind the scenes who helped bring your powerful voice and vision to life every night. Their work mattered deeply, too.
Joy-Ann Reid, you are a real one. I’m blessed to call you sister-friend, and I can’t wait to see how God orders your next steps. Keep shining, sis. We’ll keep pushing—especially when it’s hard, especially when it’s inconvenient—because it’s necessary. #WeNeedJoy | Posted on 25/Feb/2025 09:17:16
