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Co-Founder and Chief Audience Officer, Capital B
New York
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Entertainment , Politics , Technology , World News , Investigative Stories
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If it is not sports, I am not touching it
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Total articles 36
By Jenée Desmond Harris Verified, Akoto Ofori-Atta Verified
Sep. 15, 2022
By Jenée Desmond Harris Verified, Akoto Ofori-Atta Verified
Feb. 03, 2022
By Jenée Desmond Harris Verified, Akoto Ofori-Atta Verified
Sep. 15, 2022
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Capital B
Capital B is a Black-led, nonprofit news organization focused on high-quality journalism that addresses the experiences and needs of Black communities in the United States. Launched in February 2022, it serves as both a national and local news platform, combining investigative reporting with practical civic information. The organization emphasizes editorial independence and community engagement, covering critical issues such as politics, health, criminal justice, environmental justice, and housing. Capital B operates national journalism initiatives that provide in-depth reporting on systemic issues affecting Black Americans. It has local newsrooms in Atlanta and Gary, offering relevant coverage on topics like affordable housing and voter resources. The organization prioritizes community-centric reporting through listening sessions and engagement initiatives, ensuring its content meets the needs of its audience. All content is freely accessible, aiming to counter misinformation and provide trustworthy news to underserved communities. Capital B is committed to equitable pay for its journalists and plans to expand its local newsroom network in cities with significant Black populations.
New York, New York, United States
Founded: 2021