Best Donnell Suggs Podcasts (2024)

1
Tracie Powell on investing in the future of journalism 1:11:56

9M ago1:11:56

1:11:56

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 …

1
Micha Green of the Washington Informer left theater for journalism 53:08

9M ago53:08

53:08

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 sh…

1
Did the media do a good job? Claudine Gay, Fani Willis and more 48:25

9M ago48:25

48:25

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 bla…

1
Pulitzer Prize winner Corey G. Johnson on the need for more Black investigative reporting 1:31:09

1y ago1:31:09

1:31:09

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 …

1
Donnell Suggs on how he took the initiative to find opportunities in journalism 1:03:46

1+ y ago1:03:46

1:03:46

In this episode, we’re doing something different by telling our own stories. We’re going to begin with Donnell Suggs. He’s the Editor-in-Chief of The Atlanta Voice and a reporter for The Gainesville Times. He walks us through his career journey, including his start as a music and sports writer in New York, how he ended up in Atlanta, and his role l…

1
Nicole Carr on becoming an investigative reporter and why the job title matters 1:04:13

1+ y ago1:04:13

1:04:13

Nicole Carr is an Atlanta-based investigative reporter for ProPublica and an adjunct professor at Morehouse College. Nicole talks with us about money, how she created opportunities for herself, the pathway to becoming an investigative journalist, her forthcoming book, and she offers some advice for young journalists. We also discuss her story, "Whi…

1
Caron LeNoir advocates for women veterans in journalism and beyond 1:01:23

1+ y ago1:01:23

1:01:23

Caron LeNoir is a journalist, podcaster, voice-over artist, and photographer who advocates for women veterans’ issues and mental health support. Caron is a member of the Military Veterans in Journalism speakers’ bureau, which advocates for more nuanced coverage of disabled veterans. She also regularly discusses how to report on women veterans, vete…

1
Michael Butler transitions seamlessly from music and tech to real estate reporting 1:20:07

1+ y ago1:20:07

1:20:07

Michael Butler is a real estate reporter for the Miami Herald with a deep history as a freelance tech, music, and features writer. Michael tells us how his versatility helped him transition from tech writing to real estate reporting, how he went from freelance writing to a role at the Herald, and about his move from Philadelphia to Miami. Follow Mi…

1
Deadspin’s Carron J. Phillips on sports and culture, plus his coverage of Deion Sanders and Rachel Nichols 2:07:33

1+ y ago2:07:33

2:07:33

Deadspin editor and senior writer Carron J. Phillips is known for his spicey columns and sharp takes on Twitter. But too little is known about how he came up as a journalist, including his days as a prep sports writer, as an editorial columnist, and ground-breaking role with the New York Daily News. Carron discusses his struggles to land his first …

1
Khari Thompson on covering Boston sports, Deion Sanders, and more 41:21

1+ y ago41:21

41:21

Khari Thompson is a general assignment sports reporter for Boston.com — the same job Zuri once held for four and a half years. We talk about his experience covering the Patriots and Celtics, his run-ins with Deion Sanders, James Wiseman, and Penny Hardaway, and get his advice for aspiring sports journalists. Follow Khari on Twitter @_KhariThompson.…

1
Vashti Hurt went from private banking to launching a sports media startup 52:06

1+ y ago52:06

52:06

Follow your passion! Vashti Hurt never wanted to be a banker. She wanted to cover sports. Now, she is the founder and editor-in-chief of Carolina Blitz, a sports media site based in Charlotte, North Carolina, that covers the Panthers and college basketball. So how did she go from banking to sports media? We discuss her career transition, how she ha…

1
Nicki Mayo of Black Women Unmuted gets real on activism in journalism 1:07:10

1+ y ago1:07:10

1:07:10

Nicki Mayo is the Editor-at-large for Black Women Unmuted, a digital publication that focuses on the power of Black women in U.S. politics. In the second episode of Black Journalists on Journalism, she walks us through her career as a reporter and editor, including stints in broadcast TV and radio, and her new venture at Black Women Unmuted. We dis…

1
How Philly native Keith Pompey got the Sixers beat 50:37

1+ y ago50:37

50:37

Keith Pompey was born and raised in Philly, and he’s been watching the Sixers his whole life. But it took him a long time to get an opportunity to cover his hometown team. In the first episode of Black Journalists on Journalism, Keith tells the story of how he became the 76ers beat writer for the Philadelphia Inquirer, weighs in on the state of spo…

1
#blbpodcast minisode: I needed to see what I could become 2:14

7+ y ago2:14

2:14

If you didn’t think diversity in journalism was important, I’ve got a fun little story for you. I haven’t done any deep dives on any numbers – this is more of a personal take.By Bria Felicien

1
#blbpodcast ft. Dr. Lori Martin, on providing context and telling the whole story 31:40

7+ y ago31:40

31:40

For this episode, I spoke with Dr. Lori Latrice Martin, someone journalists usually cite for stories. We discussed telling the whole story when reporting on topics that involve race and society, even if you're living in a new city.By Bria Felicien

1
Why historian Louis Moore researches black newspapers #blbpodcast 30:35

7+ y ago30:35

30:35

I spoke with Louis Moore, a history professor based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, about why he researches black newspapers, Reading!, and how he uses Twitter as a historian.By Bria Felicien

1
Working in hyperlocal news and finding your niche as a freelancer ft. Donnell Suggs #blbpodcast 28:35

7+ y ago28:35

28:35

I spoke with Donnell Suggs, sports Editor at the Houston Home Journal in Georgia about working in hyperlocal news, print media, becoming a staple in a new, small community and tips on how to start freelancing.By Bria Felicien

1
Shauna Stuart on building a platform for Southern girls #blbpodcast 14:11

7+ y ago14:11

14:11

I spoke with Shauna Stuart, who began working on the Southern Girls Project in June 2016. The project lets "girls tell us what it's like to be a Southern girl in 2016," says the Facebook group's description.By Bria Felicien

1
What to expect from upcoming #blbpodcast episodes 1:01

7+ y ago1:01

1:01

Look for a new batch of Bylines, Ledes & Biases episodes coming soon. I've got conversations coming with Shauna Stuart, Donnell Suggs, Lori Martin and Louis Moore.By Bria Felicien

1
Upstate SC resident writes 'Brown Boy' book to encourage tough conversations 4:26

7+ y ago4:26

4:26

Daphnie Glenn is an Upstate SC native and resident who recently self-published Brown Boy, "an illustrated story for children of color that helps start tough conversations surrounding social issues." To pick up your copy visit brownboybook.com or @brownboybook on Instagram.Here’s a snippet from our conversation, where she discussed why she decided t…

1
Meet Michelle Black: The woman using beauty to transform her community 8:00

8y ago8:00

8:00

Michelle Black, owner and operator of the Upstate South Carolina-based Social Butterfly Boutique, is using her love for beauty and fashion to benefit her community.By Bria Felicien

1
HBCU sports coverage in the digital age 43:40

8y ago43:40

43:40

I talked with Steven Gaither of HBCU Gameday about covering HBCU sports – and everything that comes with it – in this digital age. There's the game, but then there's also the band, the fans... and the culture. We also dipped into innovating, possibly growing a network and also history. Who doesn't love history? Tweet as you listen using #blbpodcast…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Donnell Suggs Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

1
Black Journalists on Journalism

Donnell Suggs & Zuri Berry

1
Bylines, Ledes & Biases

Bria Felicien

1
Tracie Powell on investing in the future of journalism 1:11:56

1
Micha Green of the Washington Informer left theater for journalism 53:08

1
Did the media do a good job? Claudine Gay, Fani Willis and more 48:25

1
Pulitzer Prize winner Corey G. Johnson on the need for more Black investigative reporting 1:31:09

1
Donnell Suggs on how he took the initiative to find opportunities in journalism 1:03:46

1
Nicole Carr on becoming an investigative reporter and why the job title matters 1:04:13

1
Caron LeNoir advocates for women veterans in journalism and beyond 1:01:23

1
Michael Butler transitions seamlessly from music and tech to real estate reporting 1:20:07

1
Deadspin’s Carron J. Phillips on sports and culture, plus his coverage of Deion Sanders and Rachel Nichols 2:07:33

1
Khari Thompson on covering Boston sports, Deion Sanders, and more 41:21

1
Vashti Hurt went from private banking to launching a sports media startup 52:06

1
Nicki Mayo of Black Women Unmuted gets real on activism in journalism 1:07:10

1
How Philly native Keith Pompey got the Sixers beat 50:37

1
#blbpodcast minisode: I needed to see what I could become 2:14

1
#blbpodcast ft. Dr. Lori Martin, on providing context and telling the whole story 31:40

1
Why historian Louis Moore researches black newspapers #blbpodcast 30:35

1
Working in hyperlocal news and finding your niche as a freelancer ft. Donnell Suggs #blbpodcast 28:35

1
Shauna Stuart on building a platform for Southern girls #blbpodcast 14:11

1
What to expect from upcoming #blbpodcast episodes 1:01

1
Upstate SC resident writes 'Brown Boy' book to encourage tough conversations 4:26

1
Meet Michelle Black: The woman using beauty to transform her community 8:00

1
HBCU sports coverage in the digital age 43:40

Quick Reference Guide