Loop21 Announces More Senior Additions to its Editorial Team.

Former Managing Editor of Vibe Magazine and former News Manager for AOL Black Voices join Loop21.

LOS ANGELES, June 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Just weeks before a major re-launch, Loop21.com, a leading African-American web site for economic and political news, today announced the addition of Chloe Hilliard as Editorial Director and Abena Agyeman-Fisher as Senior News Editor.

"We are delighted to be joined by these two accomplished professionals," said Darrell Williams, founder & publisher of Loop21.com. "Chloe and Abena share our vision and mission to deliver a premium product to our loyal audience that serves to inform and entertain, presented in a voice that is authentic and candid."

"I'm very excited about joining the Loop21 family," says Chloe Hilliard. "Now is an exciting time for internet journalism. As part of the new Loop21.com, I'm looking forward to delivering not your typical 'urban' online content."

Abena Agyeman-Fisher echoed those sentiments, "I am very excited about joining Loop21.com. Their vision and knowledge captured my attention early on and ultimately sealed my decision to join the team. I look forward to working with such a dynamic and enthusiastic group and can only say to other sites in the Internet space, Watch out!"

Chloe Hilliard, Editorial Director has been a culture/entertainment journalist for over 10 years, writing for The Village Voice, Essence, Vibe, King, and The Source. Prior to joining Loop21.com as Editorial Director, Chloe served as the Managing Editor/Social Media Manager for VIBE, a leading urban entertainment magazine and website. She also was a staff writer for The Village Voice, America's largest weekly newspaper. There, she chronicled lesbian thugs, BET's transformation and eminent domain in Brooklyn. Chloe has also served as News Editor at The Source. For her expertise on Hip Hop culture she's appeared on CNN Headline News, ABC News, Our World with Black Enterprise and C-Span.

Abena Agyeman-Fisher, Senior News Editor is an editor and journalist who most recently worked for AOL as the News Manager of Black Voices. Previously, she worked for the New York Times Company as an Associate Health Editor and as a Web Editor at the Educational Testing Service (ETS). Abena, a Spelman College graduate, has been published in The Source, Vibe, Vibe Vixen, New Jersey's The Star-Ledger, About.com, BlackVoices.com, Jane and Upscale Magazines.

About Loop21.com

Loop21.com is the premier online destination for in-depth analysis of economic and political news presented from the minority perspective. Loop21.com not only highlights problems, but also offers insights and solutions, plus provides a platform where everyone is invited to join the conversation. The site is an alternative to mainstream media with a mission to lead the discussion on economic progress for people of color. For more information go to www.Loop21.com.

SOURCE Loop21.com