Black Journalists on Journalism

Feb 19 2024 3
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Have you ever wondered who that Black journalist was behind the story you were reading? Or who was that Black face you saw on TV? Or that Black voice you heard on the radio? Maybe you wanted to know more about them? If so, you’re just like us. Get to know the Black journalists behind the stories and organizations we’re all reading, watching, and listening to. Hosted by Donnell Suggs, the editor-in-chief of The Atlanta Voice, and Zuri Berry, the owner and principal producer of ZMC Podcasts.

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Tracie Powell on investing in the future of journalism

Feb 19 2024 71 mins  
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 providin

Micha Green of the Washington Informer left theater for journalism

Feb 03 2024 53 mins  
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@zmcpodc

Did the media do a good job? Claudine Gay, Fani Willis and more

Jan 27 2024 48 mins  
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 [email protected]

Pulitzer Prize winner Corey G. Johnson on the need for more Black investigative reporting

Aug 30 2023 91 mins  
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

Donnell Suggs on how he took the initiative to find opportunities in journalism

Jul 26 2023 63 mins  
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Nicole Carr on becoming an investigative reporter and why the job title matters

Jun 28 2023 64 mins  
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Caron LeNoir advocates for women veterans in journalism and beyond

Jun 21 2023 61 mins  
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Michael Butler transitions seamlessly from music and tech to real estate reporting

Jun 14 2023 80 mins  
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Deadspin’s Carron J. Phillips on sports and culture, plus his coverage of Deion Sanders and Rachel Nichols

Jun 07 2023 127 mins  
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Khari Thompson on covering Boston sports, Deion Sanders, and more

May 31 2023 41 mins  
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