Alexi McCammond is a political reporter at Axios where she covers the presidential election, cultural concerns, and trends that will help decide the next President. McCammond is based out of Washington, D.C. and was a lead reporter of covering the midterm elections and it’s aftermath. McCammond has earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Chicago. McCammond began her career... read full bio
Susan L. Taylor is an American editor, writer, and journalist from Harlem, New York City. She has previously been the editor-in-chief of Essence and is one of the most influential black woman in journalism. Taylor began her career at Essence as a freelance fashion and beauty editor when the magazine was founded. After working for Essence for 11 years, Taylor... read full bio
Omar Jimenez is an American journalist and correspondent who currently works with CNN. Jimenez joined CNN at CNN Newsource in Washington, D.C. and has reported for over 900 different news stations where he has covered breaking news. He has since gone on to be based in Chicago as a correspondent. Jimenez was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, and he was raised... read full bio
Joshua Johnson is an American journalist who is currently an anchor for MSNBC. Johnson was born and raised in West Palm Beach, Florida, and was interested in writing at a young age and was inspired by fellow African American journalists such as Bernard Shaw, Dwight Lauderdale and Ed Bradley. Johnson went on to earn his degree from the University of... read full bio
David Begnaud is an American journalist and news correspondent who works as a lead national correspondent for CBS This Morning. His news reporting’s are featured in CBS outlets which include 48 Hours, CBS Sunday Morning, CBSN, CBS This Morning and CBS Evening News. One of his most notable news assignments he has had was the coverage of Hurricane Maria when... read full bio
Zach Stafford is a journalist and host who is host of BuzzFeed News’ ‘AM2DM,’ which talks on trending news and interviews in entertainment, politics, and culture. Stafford has previously been the editor-in-chief of The Advocate, which is an LGBTQ periodical. He has also been the founding editor-in-chief of INTO, an LGBTQ digital magazine that also served as CCO of Grindr.... read full bio
Thando Dlomo is a journalist, producer, and activist who has been an associate content producer at CBS for Entertainment Tonight. Dlomo has been part of the first graduating class of the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy where she earned her undergraduate degree from the Johnson C. Smith University. Dlomo moved to the United States from South Africa to earn her Master... read full bio
Nazanine Moshiri is a journalist, presenter and correspondent who has worked for Al Jazeera English. Throughout her career with Al Jazeera, Moshiri has covered huge stories based out of Europe as well as Afghanistan and Iran. Moshiri has also had the opportunity to interview numerous political figures which include the Iranian Foreign Minister, the Prime Minister of Turkey, Hugo Chavez,... read full bio
Dan Gillmor is an American writer and columnist on technology. He is also director of News Co/Lab at Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Gillmor has also been known for being the founder and director of the Centre for Citizen Media. Gillmor rose to fame for being one of the leader writers of the Silicon... read full bio
Frank Gardner is a British journalist and author who is best known for being BBC’s Security Correspondent. Gardner was born in Hampstead, London, England, and at a young age, Gardner found a passion for traveling and took a gap year traveling through countries which include Istanbul, Morocco, Philippines, and Luzon. He then went on to earn his B.A. in Arabic... read full bio
Shiraz Maher is a British journalist, writer, analyst, and Director for the International Centre for the Study of Radicalisation and Political Violence at King’s College London. Through his work with King’s College, Maher leads the research on Syrian and Iraqi conflicts. Maher was born in Birmingham, England, and he has earned his degrees from the University of Leeds and University... read full bio
Robin Oakley is a British journalist and broadcaster who is best known for his work with the BBC and CNN International. Oakley was raised in Kidderminster and he has studied at Wellington College, Berkshire, and Brasenose College, Oxford. He began his career working for Liverpool Daily Post where he worked his way up to become the political editor. He then... read full bio
Andrew Neil is a Scottish journalist and broadcaster who is the chairman of GB News. Neil was born in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, and he went on to study at the University of Glasgow where he first got into journalism as he edited the student newspaper and also helped with the student television. He went on to earn his MA with... read full bio
John Simpson is an English foreign correspondent and world affairs editor who has worked for BBC News for the entirety of his career. Simpson was born in Cleveleys, Lancashire, and he has studied at Magdalene College, Cambridge, where he began working as the editor of Granta magazine. After his studies, Simpson went on to be a sub-editor in training at... read full bio
John Sergeant is an English journalist and broadcaster who is best known for his work as a Chief Political Correspondent for BBC and for his work as a political editor for ITN. Sergeant was born in Oxford, Oxfordshire, and he has studied philosophy, politics and economics at Magdalen College, Oxford. During this time, he began performing in student comedy sketches... read full bio
Brian Krebs is an American security journalist and investigative reporter who is best known for his work on profit-seeking cybercriminals. Krebs has previously earned his B.A. in International Relations from George Mason University and began his career working for The Washington Post where he first worked sorting mail before going on to work as an editorial aide. He then went... read full bio
Nancy Gibbs is a skilled journalist, academic, and well-known authority in the fields of public policy and the media. She is the director of the Shorenstein Center for Media, Politics, and Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School and bears the title of Edward R. Murrow Professor. She plays a crucial role in influencing the conversation surrounding media, politics, and... read full bio
Jenna Wortham is a journalist, author, podcaster and cultural icon. She is a thought leader at the nexus of technology, culture and identity, providing captivating and perceptive commentary to captivated audiences across media. She is a staff writer for the New York Times Magazine and co-edited the highly acclaimed graphic anthology Black Futures. Editor Jack Silverstein called her "one of the most savvy and... read full bio
Journalist Mary Calvi, a recipient of several honors, anchors CBS 2 News This Morning and CBS 2 News At Noon. She also serves as the weekend anchor for Inside Edition, the top-rated syndicated newsmagazine in the country. With unprecedented access to the FBI's underwater anti-terrorism team, Calvi has reported from underwater, provided live breaking news reports on a variety of stories... read full bio
Catherine Crier is a multi-talented and accomplished professional who has excelled in the fields of law, journalism, and writing. Her career began in Texas, where she became the youngest state judge ever elected in the state's history. Crier's legal career included roles as a civil litigation attorney and Assistant District Attorney, where she served as the Felony Chief Prosecutor for... read full bio
