Jada Gomez

Jada Gomez is the Executive Editor at Bustle, where she oversees entertainment, lifestyle and books content. She's also the host of Bustle’s podcast, The Bustle Huddle. In addition, she spearheads Bustle's cultural series, including Black & Thriving and I Am. Before Bustle, Jada held positions at TIME, PEOPLE and Latina Magazine. An avid sports fan, she appeared on the sports podcast, He Shoots She Scores, on millennial men’s site, CASSIUS. She earned her bachelor’s degree at New York University, as a pre-med/journalism major. A self-proclaimed Lois Lane by trade and carebear by trait, Jada mentors young people in New York City, centering her advocacy work around literacy initiatives. She’s a devoted dog mom to Lola, who along with Jada, shares a birthday with Barack Obama and Meghan Markle. Thanks to growing up with DJ parents, she’s a music Wikipedia, and can guess the sample of any song. You can follow Jada on Twitter @jadagomez, and her writing in the stories below.

Life

Meet The 3 Rule-Breaking Nonprofits Rule Breakers 2019 Supports

By Jada Gomez

Life

Letter From The Editor: When It Comes To The Latinx Community We Say, "Míranos"

By Jada Gomez

Entertainment

‘Pearson’ Star Gina Torres On Black Excellence, Imposter Syndrome & Jessica’s Complexities

By Jada Gomez

Entertainment

Why Meghan Markle & Beyoncé's Embrace Was So Moving For Black Women

By Jada Gomez

Entertainment

'Euphoria' Star Storm Reid Has Plans To Become America's Next Action Hero

By Jada Gomez

Life

Growing Up, The New York Yankees' Ballpark Was My Second Home

By Jada Gomez

Entertainment

The Stars Of ‘When They See Us’ Say There’s A Long Way To Go In Protecting Black And Brown Youth

By Jada Gomez

Entertainment

'On My Block' Star Sierra Capri On Representation & The One TV Show She Can't Stop Watching

By Jada Gomez

Life

What I Learned When I Traced My Great-Grandma’s Journey From The Bahamas To NYC

By Jada Gomez

Life

Storytelling Is My Way Of Showing That Black Joy, And Excellence, Are Limitless

By Jada Gomez

Life

I Took My Dog On A Road Trip & It Helped Us Bond Even More

By Jada Gomez

Life

Bustle Huddle Podcast: Can You Really Change Your Dating Habits?

By Jada Gomez

Entertainment

‘Surviving R. Kelly’ Is A Reminder That It’s Time For Allies To Step Up For Black Women

By Jada Gomez

Entertainment

Why Aaliyah Deserves To Finally Be Rid Of R. Kelly's Shadow

By Jada Gomez

Life

Considering A Dry January? Women Share Their Complicated Relationship With Alcohol

By Jada Gomez

Entertainment

Miles Morales Is The Afro-Latinx Representation We Need — And Not Just Because He’s A Hero

By Jada Gomez

Life

Bustle Huddle Podcast: Will Being A "Cat Lady" Hurt My Dating Life?

By Jada Gomez

Life

What Is Your Manager Thinking? 'The Bustle Huddle' Podcast Decodes Office Dynamics

By Jada Gomez

Life

Here's The Reason Dating Makes You So Anxious — And What To Do About It

By Jada Gomez

News

My Mother Always Taught Me To Speak Up — Just Like These Athletes Did

By Jada Gomez