Every one of the 7.7 billion of us is connected to most every other everywhere within a chain of 6 or fewer steps. The Matrix applies this phenomenon to artists. Shannon Sims is steps away from every artist encompassed by this matrix, and by logical extension, everybody on earth.
"I CURATE!" steps forward (curator indicated beneath curations). "Shannon Sims, curated" steps backward (curators indicated on respective pages).
I CURATE!
Shannon Sims, curated
I CURATE!
- Curations by: The Matrix
Who I Am & Where I Live
- Name: Shannon Sims
- City: Rio de Janeiro
- Country: Brazil
My Life & Work
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Bio:
I'm an independent journalist committed to uncovering thought-provoking stories in overlooked places, from the Amazon to Zanzibar. My self-described beats: (1) women breaking barriers, (2) the legal fallout of climate change, and (3) Brazil.
My reporting is published by The New York Times, Bloomberg Businessweek, The Guardian and others.
My longform work has been featured on the cover of Bloomberg Businessweek and the front page of the New York Times repeatedly. My writing for Pacific Standard will be included in The Best American Travel Writing 2019, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in October 2019.
The Institute of Current World Affairs and The International Women's Media Foundation have generously supported my work.
I was born in Turkey and raised on the Gulf Coast of Louisiana and Texas. Before journalism, I taught elementary school in Harlem and ran a hotel in Italy. I currently spend most of my time in Houston, New Orleans, and Rio de Janeiro.
I earned my Bachelor of Arts in international politics and women's studies from Pomona College. My Juris Doctor is from The University of Texas School of Law, where I specialized in international environmental law with a focus on coastal environments.
I am fluent in English, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish. I'm obsessed with music (especially samba) and sports (especially the '93-'95 Rockets). I also know a lot about Carnaval and cheese.
Contact Information
- Email: shannongsims@gmail.com
My Media & Markets
- ▶ Twitter: shannongsims
- ▶ Instagram: shannongsims
- ▶ Website: http://www.shannongsims.com
- ▶ YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQVSzzS8eWIELizxmP21Ifg
- ▶ Article: http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/09/29/travel/cuba-road-trip-music.html
- ▶ Articles: http://www.shannongsims.com/work