Lisa Durden

Lisa Durden is not your ordinary voice in the media landscape – she's a provocateur and a truth-teller, wielding the power of storytelling to redefine our collective narrative. Lisa's voice is her activism, resonating as a brilliantly outspoken ABC News Contributor, Social Justice Journalist, Content Curator, Multihyphenate Media Maker and thought leader. She’s a recognized National Media Personality, gracing such esteemed platforms as ABC News 20/20; NewsNation; Revolt TV’s ‘Revolt Black News;’ Fox Soul’s ‘Being Black With Tammi Mac;’ CBS’ News, The Dr. Oz Show and the former My9 Network ‘Chasing News Series.’Ms. Durden frequently serves as a panelist for ‘The African American Leadership Forum,’ among others. Her portfolio is as diverse as the communities she represents by producing award-winning films and critically acclaimed unscripted series that delve into issues of significance to the Black community - including ABC 20/20’s two hour documentary special, ‘Diary Of A Killer;’ Hulu series ‘The Conversations Project;’ A&E Network series ‘Neighborhood Wars 2;’ TheGrio’s ‘HBCU FirstLook Let’s Talk Series;’ ‘Girls Matter’ documentary;’ PBS’ ‘Paris Blues In Harlem Film;’ Verizon PSA ‘Conversations With Mom;’ and the star studded ‘Revolution Awards,’ to name a few. In September 2024, she launched the limited series, “Vice President Kamala Harris: She Ready The Podcast, where she served as host and executive producer.

Lisa’s work has garnered widespread recognition, including being featured in The 2024 Rolling Out PRESENTS: Entertainment Innovators - Shaping Visual Storytelling & Cultural Narratives Series, named SwagHer Magazine’s “Wednesday Wonder Woman” and Glambitious Magazine’s “Making Black History Month” highlight in 2021. In 2015, Rolling Out Magazine featured her as a “Black Intellectual” for her trailblazing work in news and media. Her numerous accolades include the Community Service Award from Women in Media Newark, the Vanguard Award for Excellence in Communications from Seton Hall University, and the Phenomenal Business Woman Award alongside Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka. She has also received the Outstanding Journalism and Community Service Award from Project Redirect, the Woman on Fire Award from the Newark Circle of Sisters, and the Leadership in Communication Award from Progressive Achievers, among many others.

In 2021, Lisa earned her Master of Fine Arts in Social Documentary Film from New York’s School of Visual Arts, further solidifying her role as a mentor and leader in the industry. Unapologetically single and childfree—because she wants to be—Lisa proudly embraces her journey. Clap for that!