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Biography

I am an investigative reporter with ProPublica's team covering the South. Formerly, I was a projects reporter with The Post and Courier in S.C. In 2019, I was a Pulitzer Prize finalist in Feature Writing for a series about George Stinney Jr., a 14-year-old Black youth executed in 1944. In 2014, I worked with three other reporters on "Till Death Do Us Part," a series about domestic violence that won the Pulitzer Prize in Public Service. My 2019 book, "Grace Will Lead Us Home," about the Emanuel AME Church massacre, was published by St. Martin's Press and was a New York Times Notable Book of 2019 and a Barnes & Notable Discover Great New Writers Pick. Send tips!

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  How we reported this project

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  Dec. 06, 2019

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  Emanuel health fair named for slain pastor Clementa Pinckney strives to help others

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  Mar. 23, 2019

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ProPublica

ProPublica is an independent, nonprofit investigative journalism organization founded in 2007-2008. Its mission is to expose abuses of power and systemic failures in government, business, and other institutions. The organization produces in-depth, public-interest reporting aimed at promoting accountability and reform. ProPublica focuses on long-form, high-impact investigative journalism across various sectors, including government, healthcare, and criminal justice. It collaborates with major media outlets to extend its reach while maintaining editorial control. The organization also provides public databases, such as a repository of nonprofit tax filings, which are valuable resources for researchers and policymakers. ProPublica shares its content under a Creative Commons license, allowing for free distribution with proper attribution. With a team of over 150 journalists, including Pulitzer Prize winners, ProPublica has made significant contributions to legislative changes and policy reforms, showcasing the vital role of nonprofit journalism in today's media landscape.