The Many Hats Worn By Multi-Media Talent and Social Media Influencer Kris Kaylin Bennett

SC State senior Arabia Green participated in a recent Zoom call with Class of 2016 graduate Kris Kaylin Bennett. In the call with students, Bennett, a Charleston native, spoke about what it means to be a so-called "social media influencer." It's a title we seem to hear about more and more. And Bennett helped break it down for us. Arabia wrote an excellent recap of Kris Bennett's busy life. The story is on Arabia's blog: 

Read Arabia Green's article here. 

Bennett has become a true queen of all media with her radio job at Charleston's Z-93, television appearances here and there, original video productions and now her alliance with Michiel Perry, founder of the Black Southern Belle, a prominent blogger, brand ambassador and social media influencer based in Walterboro, S.C. Bennett also handles social media for several companies, including her radio station. 

This fall, as part of her work with the Black Southern Belle,  Bennett stayed (for free!) at Emeline, a new boutique hotel on Church Street in Charleston. 

Arabia Green is a senior communications major from Adams Run, S.C. She graduated from Baptist Hill High School and is set to graduate from SC State in December. Check out Arabia's blog, Raye of Sunshine, here. 

Comm Alumnus Jalen Ryant Publishes Book

 

At SC State Jalen Ryant beat his drum while a member of the famed Marching 101. Now, in his newly published book, "Chops for Life- Who is Jesus?," Jalen beats his drum for the great man above, Jesus Christ. 

Jalen, a 2017 communications graduate living in his native Charlotte, N.C., announced recently on LinkedIn the release of his first book. 

He has the book for sale on Amazon ($7.99 paperback and $2.99 for the Kindle version).