Sarah Sanabria: Humor, activism, and journalism in the digital age
In a media landscape where traditional outlets often follow established narratives, Bolivian journalist and content creator Sarah Sanabria has carved out her own space — one built on satire, social commentary, and activism.
Sanabria, who holds degrees in Social Communication, Journalism, and Audiovisual Production, began her career with internships at Radio Frecuencia Policial and Red Uno in Bolivia. Yet, it was online where she found both freedom and an audience. On TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and now YouTube, she mixes humor with sharp political critique, turning everyday realities into biting commentary.
“Satire isn’t complicated”, she says. “You just put reality out there, what’s funny is the truth”. This approach has allowed her to engage with thousands, tackling issues of human rights, politics, and social inequality with a unique blend of wit and analysis.
Her path, however, has not been without obstacles. As a trans woman with a distinct voice and style, Sarah has faced bullying and exclusion, both online and in professional spaces. Instead of silencing her, these experiences pushed her to turn vulnerability into strength, using humor and activism as tools of resistance.
For Sanabria, activism is inseparable from journalism. For eight years, she has campaigned for LGBTQ+ rights, women’s rights, and broader human rights causes. Beyond raising awareness online, she believes in “ground-level activism”, what she calls “ant work” — helping people directly and pushing for change from the grassroots up.
Despite barriers in traditional media — which she argues often favor narrow, Eurocentric standards — Sanabria has embraced social platforms as tools for democratizing journalism. “If people demand it, you have to adapt”, she says. “No social network is bad; they’re just new spaces to tell stories”.
Now, she aims to consolidate her voice as a satirical journalist and activist who challenges the status quo while empowering others to see the world differently.
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