Harmeet Kaur is a features writer at CNN, reporting on the intersections of culture, politics, and identity. She also authors Word of the Week, a column that explores the meaning behind words in the news.

Kaur previously worked as a producer on CNN’s digital programming team, where she managed push notifications, headlines, and homepage curation. She began her career at CNN in television production.

Originally from Pikeville, Kentucky, Kaur holds a degree in international affairs and journalism from Emory University. She is based in New York.