Jamiles Lartey Reporter The Guardian US New York University, M.A. State University of New York at New Paltz, B.A. Jamiles Lartey was named this year’s
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Jasmine Alexander Producer SportsCenter University of Southern California, B.A. Jasmine Alexander is responsible for picking the stories, setting the tone and identifying guests and analysts
Yesha Callahan Senior Editor The Root Rutgers University Yesha Callahan covers black Twitter, pop culture, and entertainment. “Whether it’s dealing with a popular trending topic
Rashida Jones Managing Editor MSNBC Hampton University, B.A. Rashida Jones is managing editor of MSNBC. Upon her hiring, MSNBC VP and executive editor, Yvette Miley
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Jenna Wortham Staff Writer The New York Times Magazine University of Virginia, B.A. Jenna Wortham writes a technology column in The New York Times in
Talia Buford Reporter The Center for Public Integrity Georgetown University Law Center, M. S. L. Hampton University B.A. Talia Buford reports on environmental and labor
Joi-Marie McKenzie Entertainment and Lifestyle Writer ABCNews.com Columbia University, M.S. University of Maryland, College Park, B.A. Joi-Marie McKenzie has an impressive position as an entertainment and
Abby Phillip National Political Reporter The Washington Post Harvard University, B.A. Abby Phillip is a national political reporter for the Washington Post. During the 2016
Terrell J. Starr Political Correspondent Fusion University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, M.S. Philander Smith College, B.A. Terrell J. Starr is Fusion’s political correspondent covering the
Sam Sanders Co-host, NPR Politics Podcast General Assignment Reporter News Desk Weekend Duty Reporter NPR Harvard University, M.P.P. University of the Incarnate Word, B.A. Sam
Shani Hilton Head of U.S. News BuzzFeed News Howard University, B.A. Shani Hilton graduated from Howard University a decade ago. That is all the time
Saeed Jones Executive Editor, Culture BuzzFeed Rutgers University, M.F.A. Western Kentucky University, B.A. Saeed Jones is everything: a Pushcart Prize-winning poet, a provocative writer, and a
Atlanta’s Piedmont Park housed the 5th annual Pure Heat Community Festival; also known as a free “day of unity.” The multi-cultural event was equipped with
Lauren Williams Managing Editor Vox.com Syracuse University, M.A. University of Virginia, B.A. Lauren Williams is the managing editor of Vox.com. Though only a few years
Strip clubbing has definitely become the main attraction in the D. Gentlemen’s clubs are officially the social norm for both men and women in the
Vann R. Newkirk II Staff Writer The Atlantic University of North Carolina, M.S. Morehouse College, B.S. Vann R. Newkirk II focuses his writing on politics,
For fans of science fiction and fantasy, there are very few events as large as DragonCon held annually in Atlanta. DragonCon will take place from
The White woman who ignited a national debate over her being caught masquerading as a Black woman will headline the Naturally Isis Braid-On, Economic Liberty
