About Media Lizzy

Elizabeth Blackney is an author and advocate with twenty years of experience. A media and communications strategist, she develops campaigns designed to persuade and inspire action. Her expertise includes a strong focus on maternal and child health, strategic diplomacy and other efforts to prevent war crimes, particularly forcible rape, Female Genital Mutilation, forced marriage and the deprivation of religious equality. Her presence on traditional and social media includes a regular column on The Huffington Post. She has written for numerous NGO and advocacy organizations, and speaks to schools, universities, and conferences on building awareness and influencing core constituencies.

Blackney is writing her memoir, which will explore her experiences and coverage of rape, genocide, equality, global health and spirituality. She is a mother, Gold Star Wife, and completed two forty day hunger strikes to bring attention to the sexual and gender based violence in Congo, and the marginalized people of Sudan and South Sudan. Her first book, Sex, Lies and Politricks is available on Amazon. Find her on twitter @medializzy.

Favorite interviews?  “Ayaan Hirsi Ali, hands down. She personifies courage.”

Email me with questions: eliz@medializzy.com

21 thoughts on “About Media Lizzy”

  1. I am really impressed by ur blog. I am from India and when I read this I found that USA people think not much different from Indians. I am really very happy to add ur blog to my blogroll. If u wanna know how an Indian thinks, please visit my blog http://www.myvinyots.blogspot.com. I hope u find it good.

  2. one more thing I forgot to tell u look very beautiful in ur photograph. U r married i think.

  3. Quite lovely. I found your blog from the tag “New Hampshire.” Good luck live blogging.

  4. Lot of kisses 4 you ! :)

  5. I look forward to reading your book.

  6. wow!
    you’re cool!
    I luv the
    “I’m just a girl”
    quote

    yah –
    keep on letting them think that
    and letting their guard down :)

  7. Media Lizzy,

    Thanks for shining the light on the whole story behind the political drivers around the global.

    Best wishes,
    LTC

  8. I’m voting Republican because their ideas have worked so well.

  9. Just wanted to say a passing hello.

    Steven
    http://thenewrepublicans.net – young Americans “reinventing” the Republican party

  10. Media Lizzy I am 17 and listening to most of your shows and I lover your opinions although I might not always agree.

    I was wondering if you would be willing to read some of my political articles and maybe give me your thoughts.

    Just follow the link in my name and go to the blog.

    My e-mail is: ericmorris780@aol.com

    Thanks,
    Eric Morris

  11. I listen not listening. Sorry for that poor grammar mistake.

  12. We like your blog! Nice blog

  13. aspiring author said:

    i like sassyness. and challenging people’s views.and humor..if ya know what i mean…

  14. Great thoughts!

  15. To Love :

    Just thought I’d say many months later that you keep saying the previous post has hate and racism. But its your post that brings up hate and racism and mixes race with religion.

  16. .
    You are cool Lizzie, great blog! Please keep up the good fight, thank you!
    :)

    absurd thought -
    God of the Universe says
    outlaw most bloggers

    license all the rest
    monitor their writing

    .
    absurd thought -
    God of the Universe says
    outlaw critical writing

    that challenges conventions
    political correctness

    .
    absurd thought -
    God of the Universe says
    outlaw most poetry

    register all writers
    make them pay huge fees
    .

  17. I found you and your web site via “The 20 Hottest Women in Media,” I love your site. Take care and God Bless you and your heart and soul.

  18. Media Lizzy,

    Not only are you smart, well spoken, and right on the money, but Hottter than HOT!!

  19. Excellent Blog Lizzy. We share interests in more than the Tango.

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