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Lauren Williams

Lauren Williams

Former Editor-in-Chief

    Latest articles by Lauren Williams

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    Dori J. Maynard, champion of diversity in news coverage, has died at age 56Dori J. Maynard, champion of diversity in news coverage, has died at age 56
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    Journalists and news consumers alike owe her a grand debt of gratitude.

    By Lauren Williams
    Police Violence
    The terrifying racial stereotypes laced through Darren Wilson’s testimonyThe terrifying racial stereotypes laced through Darren Wilson’s testimony
    Police Violence

    The myth of the magical “giant negro,” explained.

    By Lauren Williams
    Criminal Justice
    Video: Prosecutor on grand jury’s decision not to indict Darren WilsonVideo: Prosecutor on grand jury’s decision not to indict Darren Wilson
    Criminal Justice

    The jurors are “are the only people — the only people — who have heard and examined every witness and every piece of evidence,” said Robert McCulloch.

    By Lauren Williams
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    Jon Stewart apologizes for being “flip” about voting, says he did cast a ballotJon Stewart apologizes for being “flip” about voting, says he did cast a ballot
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    Without Clair Huxtable, there would be no Olivia PopeWithout Clair Huxtable, there would be no Olivia Pope
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    In a New York Times piece on black women and TV that missed many points, this one might have annoyed me the most.

    By Lauren Williams
    Police Violence
    OK, fine. Let’s talk about ‘black-on-black’ crimeOK, fine. Let’s talk about ‘black-on-black’ crime
    Police Violence

    But we’ll have to talk about racism first.

    By Lauren Williams
    Police Violence
    Tear gas, riot gear on ninth night of protestsTear gas, riot gear on ninth night of protests
    Police Violence

    There are reports of journalists and children getting tear-gassed along with protesters.

    By German Lopez, Dara Lind and 1 more
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    Feds order a third autopsy of Michael BrownFeds order a third autopsy of Michael Brown
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    Justice Department officials will arrange for a federal medical examiner to perform an autopsy “as soon as possible.”

    By Lauren Williams
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    How protesters protected Ferguson Friday nightHow protesters protected Ferguson Friday night
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    Antonio French, a constant presence at the protests explains what happened.

    By Lauren Williams
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    Moment of silence across the US for Michael BrownMoment of silence across the US for Michael Brown
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    Thousands participated in the vigils to protest police brutality.

    By Lauren Williams