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Nadra Nittle

Nadra Nittle is a reporter for The Goods by Vox. She has written for a number of news organizations, including The Atlantic, ThinkProgress, Digital First Media, KCET, and Gannett. She’s also edited two book series for Enslow Publishing and has written a book for the publisher as well. For several years, she was About.com’s race relations expert. She has a master’s degree in education and taught briefly before pursuing a journalism career.

Latest articles by Nadra Nittle

Lil Nas X isn’t an anomaly — black people have always been a part of country music
Money

The myth of the all-white American West contributes to the erasure of black cowboys, musicians, and settlers.

By Nadra Nittle
Money
A high school’s dress code for parents sparked backlash. The principal is standing by it.A high school’s dress code for parents sparked backlash. The principal is standing by it.
Money

Critics say the code smacks of respectability politics.

By Nadra Nittle
Culture
Netflix’s Siempre Bruja centers a powerful black witch, for onceNetflix’s Siempre Bruja centers a powerful black witch, for once
Culture

The new fictional series shows that black witches can be human, powerful, and the stars of their own stories.

By Nadra Nittle
Money
Meet Annie Turnbo Malone, the hair care entrepreneur Trump shouted out in his Black History Month proclamationMeet Annie Turnbo Malone, the hair care entrepreneur Trump shouted out in his Black History Month proclamation
Money

She became a millionaire after giving Madam C.J. Walker her big break as a sales agent.

By Nadra Nittle
Money
Why retailers overlook women who aren’t quite plus or straight sizeWhy retailers overlook women who aren’t quite plus or straight size
Money

The rise of curve models like Ashley Graham hasn’t necessarily given customers who wear cusp sizes more visibility.

By Nadra Nittle
Money
Gucci is the latest fashion brand to spark a blackface controversyGucci is the latest fashion brand to spark a blackface controversy
Money

A black sweater with bright red lips has led to an uproar months after Prada figurines were similarly called out.

By Nadra Nittle
Money
The ’90s killed yellow gold engagement rings, but now they’re backThe ’90s killed yellow gold engagement rings, but now they’re back
Money

Thanks to indie designers and Meghan Markle.

By Nadra Nittle
Politics
Why Democratic women wore white to the State of the UnionWhy Democratic women wore white to the State of the Union
Politics

Democrats like Nancy Pelosi and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wore suffragist white to Trump’s address.

By Nadra Nittle
Money
What makes a Super Bowl ad successful? An ad exec explains.What makes a Super Bowl ad successful? An ad exec explains.
Money

Super Bowl ads cost $5 million on average, but some brands still miss the mark.

By Nadra Nittle
Money
Why Bible-inspired diets and fitness plans are catching onWhy Bible-inspired diets and fitness plans are catching on
Money

Ezekiel bread, the Daniel fast, and Holy Yoga all take their cues from Scripture.

By Nadra Nittle