Jordan Emanuel is a model, journalist, philanthropist, ''

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(2019), Playmate of the Month for December 2018, and

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New York 2018. She is the only Black Playboy Bunny to later became Playmate of the Year and is a co-founder of the non-profit Women With Voices. Her story has been covered by ''Ebony'', ''Bossip'', ''Business Insider'', and ''E! Online'' among others.

Background

Jordan Emanuel was born in

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on April 17, 1992 and raised in

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. Emanuel received a degree from the

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, triple majoring in Broadcast Journalism, Music Business, and Art History. After graduating, she moved to New York, and pursued a career in journalism and "bringing life to images and converting ideas into thought-provoking video and digital content", contributing content to ''Hollywood Life'' and ''Bossip''. She began modeling on a whim, posting "25 Days of Jordan" consecutively on social media, in celebration of her 25th birthday. She has modeled for brands including

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, and Good American. In March 2023, Emanuel joined the cast of the

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reality TV series, '' Summer House: Martha's Vineyard'', which is a spin-off based on the original series, ''

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''. The series premiered on May 7, 2023. Emanuel appeared as one of the new cast members in the third season of '' Winter House'', which premiered on October 24, 2023.

Philanthropy

Jordan co-founded the non-profit organization Women With Voices which provides communal supportive spaces and resources for women. Women with Voices is a

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based women's empowerment 501(c)3 non-profit organization Emanuel describes the mission as focused on "empowering others."

References

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