Journalist | Author | Correspondent
“…a man who has not grown a callus on his heart…” New York Times
“…one of the best on the national beat” San Francisco Chronicle
“…unflinchingly honest...a skillful reporter and storyteller"…” New York Times Book Review
"…His example of integrity under fire and professionalism under pressure should be an example to his junior and senior colleagues alike…" Washington Post
His latest work:
250 Years of Black America
https://www.ebony.com/250-years-of-black-america/
(Ebony Magazine , July 2026, historical essay)
On journalistic "objectivity": TLDR: Don't ever write an op-ed
https://mosaictheory.substack.com/p/on-journalistic-objectivity
(Mosiac Theory, June 2026, media criticism)
What Happened to Kyren Lacy? The star LSU wide receiver was headed to the NFL. How a tragic accident and its powerful ripples cost him everything.
https://www.menshealth.com/trending-news/a70837360/kyren-lacy-nfl-lsu-accident/
(Men’s Health, April 2026, investigative work)
Who Am I If I’m Happy?
https://www.thesmallbow.com/p/who-am-i-if-im-happy
(The Small Bow, Sept 2025, personal essay)