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The majority Black town of Mason, TN gained national attention when the town was at risk of losing its charter. I spoke with Mason leaders, state officials, & town advocates to dig deeper into what was happening. My first investigative piece for @NBCBLK nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/ha…

Lift as you climb

NEW: @_rettabella_ and I spoke to nearly two dozen Black people across the country about why they are boycotting certain companies and the impact that these companies' changes to DEI initiatives have had on their spending habits. nbcnews.com/specials/anti-…

The legacy lives on! Erica Lee Carter, daughter of the late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, has been sworn in to fill her mother’s seat for the rest of the 118th Congress. This historic moment marks the first mother-daughter succession in the U.S. Congress. Congratulations!

There are angels who walk among us. Nicky Crawford is one of them. He’s retired. From Atlanta. And he just opened a mobile laundry bus for unhoused people.  “God has blessed me so much, I knew this is what I was supposed to be doing.”

A family moment for Sha’Carri Richardson that will last a lifetime. #TrackFieldTrials24

Some voters are not confident about VP Kamala Harris’ ability to be a leader, and are unsatisfied with her performance, new polling from Politico reveals. I spoke to experts who shared possible reasons why Harris receives so much criticism. My latest: thestoryexchange.org/sexism-may-be-…

@Nicolemarie_A @NAHJ @UF Congratulations!

Incredibly proud to be an Ñ Awards finalist for the @NAHJ/@UF prize in investigative journalism for my reporting uncovering the challenges Puerto Rican families fragmented by migration must overcome to care for its elders in a U.S. territory aging faster than most places on 🌎.

Strongest #earthquake to strike New Jersey in nearly 250 years, and 3rd strongest on record for the state in 280 years of record-keeping (1737-2017). The only 2 stronger ones: a 5.2 mag in 1737 and 5.3 mag in 1783! Source: nj.gov/njoem/mitigati…

“As a chef, I was always taught I need to taste my food,” Mohammed said. “When we break our fast, the first thing we do after we pray is start seasoning all of our proteins for the next day, so that we can get that 12-hour marinade.” seattletimes.com/life/culture/4…

Beyoncé gets “Innovator Award” at the #iHeartAwards from Stevie Wonder “To all the record labels, every radio station & every award show, my hope is that we are more open to the joy and liberation that comes from enjoying art with no preconceived notions”

More single Black women are buying homes, according to a recent report by @nardotrealtor. I spoke to several Black women who didn't let their relationship status stop them from fulfilling their dreams of owning a home. My 1st feature for @TheStoryXchange thestoryexchange.org/more-single-bl…

Here's my personal list of my favorite books to help women heal and be happy: @TheStoryXchange thestoryexchange.org/a-spring-list-…

Love is Blind is such a funny name for a show that has proven time and time again over the course of six seasons that love is in fact, not blind

The rift between Black hair stylists & their clients. Me & @_rettabella_ wrote about this disconnect — the rules, the disrespect, the venting on social media. We talk to stylists, clients, & advocates to get to the root of the problem. (@NBCNews/@NBCBLK) nbcnews.com/news/us-news/b…

Around 60% of Black American adults have heart disease, and heart disease death rates are highest among Black Americans compared to other racial and ethnic groups. Still, it's rare for Black patients to find a cardiologist who looks like them. nbcnews.com/health/heart-h…

Women in the study brought up their fear of dying during pregnancy. “I was so scared because I’m like, I might die with this pregnancy. Like that was the first thought in my head. I could very well die just from simply getting pregnant," one said. nbcnews.com/health/health-…

Jessica Ross and Treveon Isaiah Taylor allege Ross' obstetrician used “ridiculously excessive force” while delivering their child, resulting in decapitation and death. A medical examiner ruled the baby’s death a homicide. nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/ge… via @_rettabella_ @nbcnews

@mattlavietes @OfficialJValle Congratulations Matt!

Honored for my work covering the NYC gay bar druggings with @OfficialJValle to have been nominated for a GLAAD Media Award alongside this talented group of journalists.

Spelman College in Atlanta will receive the largest single financial donation ever made to a historically Black college or university, the school announced on Thursday. nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/sp…

@OfficialJValle @glaad @NBCNewsNow well deserved, congrats!

Received my 2nd @glaad NOM today! Via @NBCNewsNow for Outstanding TV Journalism Segment! 😭 congrats to all the nominees 🌈