Sonari Glinton

Sonari Rhodes Glinton (he/him) is a seasoned journalist and media professional currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Producer at Delite! Media.36 He is based in West Hollywood, California.46

Glinton has an extensive background in public radio and journalism:

1. He worked as an NPR Business Desk Correspondent at NPR West, covering the auto industry, consumer goods, and consumer behavior.17

2. During his time at NPR, he reported on significant stories such as GM's return to profitability, Toyota's challenges, the 2012 presidential race, and the Winter Olympics in Sochi.1

3. Glinton began his public radio career as an intern at WBEZ in Chicago and later joined NPR in August 2007 as a producer for "All Things Considered".1

4. He is a recipient of the Edward R. Murrow Award for Investigative Journalism in June 2018 for his work on NPR's Embedded podcast.4

Recently, Glinton has been involved in various projects:

• As of January 22, 2025, he was wrapping up a long-term book project and seeking new opportunities in storytelling, leadership, or strategy.2
• On February 13, 2025, he promoted his Substack called "Vanilla is Black".8
• On February 26, 2025, he discussed the present and future of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on a program called "Stateside".5

Glinton is known for his keen news judgment, sense of fairness, and commitment to thorough reporting.4 His career spans various aspects of media and journalism, from public radio to executive roles in media production.