Todd Johnson
@rantoddj
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Chief Content Officer @theGrio | @NorthwesternU @MedillSchool alum | @kapsi1911 @thetanupes | #FlyEaglesFly
New York City
Joined April 2009
Congratulations to Medill Professor Ava Thompson Greenwell, who has been named the Journalism Educator of the Year by the @NABJ. This award recognizes her service, commitment, and academic guidance as an outstanding journalism professor.
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Brian Flores receives a new position with the Steelers and places lawsuit on the NFL's racist hiring practices on the back burner. https://t.co/MYep2ivEL9
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Brian Flores says he's focused on his job as senior defensive assistant with the Pittsburgh Steelers, not the lawsuit he filed against the NFL.
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Some news: Last week was my final week at @theGrio. Being empowered to tell our stories, alongside other talented Black journalists, was an invaluable experience I will miss. Thank you to the writers/editors & leadership team @MrGerrenalist @rantoddj @cortwills @NatashaSAlford!
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It’s my anniversary! 25 YEARS covering the White House and five presidents! That is not something you see everyday! Thanking God and all of you for the support over these amazing years of reporting the news from the White House! 25 YEARS at the White House and 36 YEARS in media!
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Texas abortion providers have asked the Supreme Court to expedite a review of the state law that bars abortions after six weeks
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theGrio spoke with Dr. Uché Blackstock to clarify some of the misconceptions and concerns people may have about the vaccine — particularly falsehoods and concerns expressed by celebrities and public figures... a la Nicki Minaj. https://t.co/mkic7U4Ov6
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Dr. Uché Blackstock responds to vaccine misinformation spread by Nicki Minaj, as well as other concerns amplified by Hollywood figures.
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Check out our @natashasalford's interview with Planned Parenthood CEO Alexis McGill Johnson who reacts to Texas Governor Abbott's comments about rape following the signing of the state's new restrictive abortion law.
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“I know because I asked him.” @Toure
OPINION: @Touré recalls his 2008 BET interview with R. Kelly, where he infamously asked the singer if he liked teenage girls. His answer said it all. https://t.co/phqhZYkxx4
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Bad Bunny tops Billboard Latin Music Awards with most nominations. https://t.co/yvJ0ucOpAB - @NBCLatino
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Taylor Simone Ledward accepts the award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama on behalf of her late husband Chadwick Boseman at The #GoldenGlobes.
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Next month I will join the Philadelphia Inquirer and serve as Senior Editor managing the NBA and 76ers beat. I’m so excited to team up with @michaelhuang55 and @InqPotosky to lead a storied sports section. We clearly have quite a few storylines to cover this summer.
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Proud to announce I'm officially joining the roster of regular @washingtonpost opinions columnists, a dream I have had for a long time. I'll be writing on international affairs, culture, and human rights-- and Texas-- for @PostOpinions. https://t.co/lUl6Pdwkmf
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Attiah will be writing on race, international affairs, culture, and human rights.
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Great question, keep pushing @AprilDRyan @theGrio
Jen Psaki was pressed about Pres. Biden's urgency to protect voting rights — here's how she responded
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The trailer for.@theGrio's 'Genocide in the Heartland,' a short documentary on the #TulsaRaceMassacre hosted by.@AprilDRyan was just featured on Deadline. Tune into the project on theGrio's website now!
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A roundup programming and podcasts tied to the 100th anniversary of the attack on "Black Wall Street," its aftermath and its historical impact.
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We’re OK. Definitely sad way to start a day that’s so important to so many people.🙏🏾
Gunfire during the @ABC crew's liveshot from George Floyd Square. Hope you are safe @Alex_Presha. This is unbelievably heartbreaking.
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It was such a worthy story @JoyAnnReid. It's why we do...what we do.
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My first time back in the @WhiteHouse press briefing since March 9, 2020! So great being back today, asking questions to a capable & competent @PressSec! Here we discuss vaccinations in communities of color. Check out @TheGrio for more reports from today's readout. #WhiteHouse
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A giant in the game. RIP.
Sekou Smith has passed from COVID-19 at the age of 48. Rest in power 🙏🏾 https://t.co/0GXshPCGhC
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