Tracie Powell is the founder and CEO of The Pivot Fund, a venture philanthropy organization dedicated to investing $500 million into independent BIPOC-led community news. Earlier this month, Tracie’s organization invested $150,000 into the Baltimore Beat, a black-owned and woman-lead alternative newspaper. The investment comes after The Pivot Fund has already committed to providing $2 million to news organizations serving Black, Hispanic, and Asian American audiences in Georgia. In this episode ...
Feb 19, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 13
Micha Green is the managing editor of The Washington Informer, one of the country’s top Black newspapers. Micha shares her journey from theater to journalism while highlighting the significance of the Black press in her career development. She also weighs in on the state of the industry. Follow Micha on X @MichaPGreen . Interested in being on the show? Email blackjournalists@zmcpodcasts.com . More about Donnell Suggs: Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Donnell Suggs is the Editor in Chief of...
Feb 03, 2024•53 min•Ep. 12
We’re back from hiatus. We talk about the importance of Black representation in journalism and evaluate how the media fared covering the Claudine Gay debacle, Fulton County District Attorney Fannie Willis, the appointment of Raheem Morris as the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons, and layoffs in journalism. Interested in being on the show? Email blackjournalists@zmcpodcasts.com . More about Donnell Suggs: Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Donnell Suggs is the Editor in Chief of The Atlanta V...
Jan 27, 2024•48 min•Ep. 11
Corey Johnson is an investigative reporter for ProPublica and a Pulitzer Prize winner for a series of stories on lead for the Tampa Bay Times. Corey is also a co-founder of the Ida B. Wells Society for Investigative Reporting. In this episode, he shares his unorthodox journey into journalism, from his early days in Atlanta to his first opportunity in North Carolina. He discusses the importance of curiosity, resilience, and cultural competency in investigative reporting. Corey also highlights the...
Aug 30, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 10
In this episode, we’re doing something different by telling our own stories. We’re going to begin with Donnell Suggs. He’s the Editor-in-Chief of The Atlanta Voice and a reporter for The Gainesville Times. He walks us through his career journey, including his start as a music and sports writer in New York, how he ended up in Atlanta, and his role leading Atlanta’s oldest Black newspaper. We also get into Twitter’s recent changes (before transitioning to X), the Black-owned app Spill, and where t...
Jul 26, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 9
Nicole Carr is an Atlanta-based investigative reporter for ProPublica and an adjunct professor at Morehouse College. Nicole talks with us about money, how she created opportunities for herself, the pathway to becoming an investigative journalist, her forthcoming book, and she offers some advice for young journalists. We also discuss her story, " White Parents Rallied to Chase a Black Educator Out of Town. Then, They Followed Her to the Next One ," which was published to much acclaim. Special sho...
Jun 28, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 8
Caron LeNoir is a journalist, podcaster, voice-over artist, and photographer who advocates for women veterans’ issues and mental health support. Caron is a member of the Military Veterans in Journalism speakers’ bureau, which advocates for more nuanced coverage of disabled veterans. She also regularly discusses how to report on women veterans, veteran homelessness, and the VA system. Caron served in both the US Army and Navy. She is the founder and executive producer of CARONISMedia Group and CA...
Jun 21, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 7
Michael Butler is a real estate reporter for the Miami Herald with a deep history as a freelance tech, music, and features writer. Michael tells us how his versatility helped him transition from tech writing to real estate reporting, how he went from freelance writing to a role at the Herald, and about his move from Philadelphia to Miami. Follow Michael on Twitter @mikeviimusic . Interested in being on the show? Email blackjournalists@zmcpodcasts.com . More about Donnell Suggs: Born and raised i...
Jun 14, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 6
Deadspin editor and senior writer Carron J. Phillips is known for his spicey columns and sharp takes on Twitter. But too little is known about how he came up as a journalist, including his days as a prep sports writer, as an editorial columnist, and ground-breaking role with the New York Daily News. Carron discusses his struggles to land his first job, why he’s been so hard on Deion Sanders, and some of the lingering questions he still has about the Deadspin and the New York Times coverage of Ra...
Jun 07, 2023•2 hr 8 min•Ep. 5
Khari Thompson is a general assignment sports reporter for Boston.com — the same job Zuri once held for four and a half years. We talk about his experience covering the Patriots and Celtics, his run-ins with Deion Sanders, James Wiseman, and Penny Hardaway, and get his advice for aspiring sports journalists. Follow Khari on Twitter @_KhariThompson . Interested in being on the show? Email blackjournalists@zmcpodcasts.com . More about Donnell Suggs: Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Donnell S...
May 31, 2023•41 min•Ep. 4
Follow your passion! Vashti Hurt never wanted to be a banker. She wanted to cover sports. Now, she is the founder and editor-in-chief of Carolina Blitz, a sports media site based in Charlotte, North Carolina, that covers the Panthers and college basketball. So how did she go from banking to sports media? We discuss her career transition, how she has set Carolina Blitz apart from mainstream media, and what expansion might look like. Follow Vashti on Twitter @mzcarolinablitz . Interested in being ...
May 24, 2023•52 min•Ep. 3
Nicki Mayo is the Editor-at-large for Black Women Unmuted, a digital publication that focuses on the power of Black women in U.S. politics. In the second episode of Black Journalists on Journalism, she walks us through her career as a reporter and editor, including stints in broadcast TV and radio, and her new venture at Black Women Unmuted. We discuss: Her work with NABJ The role of activism in the profession Black Women Unmuted Her appearances on true crime shows like “Snapped” and “Fatal Attr...
May 17, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 2
Keith Pompey was born and raised in Philly, and he’s been watching the Sixers his whole life. But it took him a long time to get an opportunity to cover his hometown team. In the first episode of Black Journalists on Journalism, Keith tells the story of how he became the 76ers beat writer for the Philadelphia Inquirer, weighs in on the state of sports journalism, and offers some advice for journalists trying to establish themselves. Follow Keith on Twitter @PompeyOnSixers . Interested in being o...
May 10, 2023•51 min•Ep. 1
