c. isaiah smalls ii
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i write things about the miami dolphins. @miamiherald . delaware boy. 1906.
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Better late than never: today I started a new beat covering the Miami Dolphins for the Herald. It has always been a dream of mine to cover sports so I’m super excited. This is just the beginning 📈
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I’ve never felt more ashamed to work for the Herald as I am today. If we can’t condemn racism within our own ranks, how can the public expect us to do so in the communities in which we cover? I’m hurt, angry and disgusted by my colleague’s words.
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The amount of tears I will shed when Burna drops “Ye” and “Last Last” Friday
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It might get lost in the national coverage but the Miami Herald team has been working their ass off today
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Stacey Abrams better wiin. She got Will Ferrell, Oprah AND Obama vouching for her?! Black America will throw a fit if she loses.
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ICYMI:
Scared to call 911? Try calling 1-866-SAFE MIA, a new 911 alternative that sends out a doctor, therapist and conflict resolution specialist.
Read more about the program below:
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Hundreds took to the streets of downtown Fort Lauderdale for a Defund the Police rally on Juneteenth. Their message was simple: Black Americans will never be free as long as police exist in their current form.
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NBA Legend Alonzo Mourning's reaction to being remembered as a meme?
"It's hilarious."
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During a protest in downtown Miami, people tagged a statue of Christopher Columbus. “That man literally has blood on his hands... us putting the fist on his chest and the blood on his hands is symbolic,” one of the protestors told me.
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I forgot Twitter etiquette requires you to announce job changes so here’s mine:
I’m on week 2 of covering Black Miami. Telling Black stories has always been a passion of mine so I’m extremely excited. Hit me up at csmalls
@miamiherald
.com with tips or anything else!
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As a descendant of slaves, it’s my duty to not only demand more for my country but also criticize decisions that perpetuate the subjugation of all marginalized groups. We need accountability on all sides.
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They need to run back these commercials
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Burna Boy’s performance during Miami Carnival weekend a “full circle” moment for Black music.
My latest:
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The scene from North Dade Library in Miami Gardens. I counted 4 DJs, 3 food trucks and countless people handing out free food.
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I had my first “you’re on the football team right” yesterday.
Me:
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Bad Bunny, Burna and Frank at one festival sounds insane
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We didn’t give The Divine Feminine the credit it deserved.
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I talked to six Black matriarchs who’ve made Miami the city it is today. Here are their stories:
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I’ve been writing and rewriting this tweet for a minute so imma just say it:
Ya boy is the
@MiamiHerald
’s new breaking news reporter. Hit my DMs or cismalls
@miamiherald
.com with tips.
*drops mic*
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I don’t understand why it’s so difficult to acknowledge the pain of others
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Was talking to this random shawty at a bar Saturday night. Her friend gets in between us and starts yelling at me “You’re not shit, you’re not shit.”
I said “Hmmm... maybe you’re right” and walked away. I covered the Super Bowl the next day. Talk about blocking a blessing
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In her last official act as Miami-Dade County Commissioner,
@barbarajordan1
renamed a portion of NE 16th Ave “Trayvon Martin Ave.” Here she is giving replica signs to Martin’s parents Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin.
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Why did I have the same exact face reading this article? Brilliant writing
Is Kendrick throwing subs at Drake on "Heart Part 4" as well?
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Put aside the obvious racial implications for a moment. In what world is it ok to use a photo of a dead kid to enforce a rule?
Urban Meyer is now saying a Trayvon Martin picture was, in fact, used to try to help enforce a "no hoodies" rule at Ohio State -- but he claims he wasn't made aware of it until this week.
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On CNN, Tyreek Hill's lawyer Julius Collins says the video "contradicts everything" that the Police Benevolent Association's statment said.
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Rodgers now 0-4 against the 49ers in the playoffs. Two Ls from Kaep, another two from Jimmy G. Whose mans is this?
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It’s not often you can capture a moment like this. I tried my best to sum it up:
Outgoing Miami-Dade County Commissioner Barbara Jordan’s final gift to the family of Trayvon Martin
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Here’s the play where Jaelan Phillips partially tore his ACL. As you can see Jordan Poyer’s helmet goes right into Phillips’ knee
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If you were in college during the mid- to late-2010s, you got why Takeoff's murder hurt so much. I tried to put my sadness into words.
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I can’t even get a photo credit?
Because nothing says justice more than a Soviet hammer & sickle!
Don’t let anyone twist this
SUPPORT Americans loudly,passionately & peacefully demanding we address racial inequality and injustice
NO TOLERANCE for arson,looting,vandalism and violence
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Achane said he doesn’t have any symptoms. He cleared protocol and hopes to play Sunday,
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You work out in black forces? I know you be having everybody in the gym scared as hell
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Your daily reminder to support local journalism. WE, not Fader, not Complex, not Rolling Stone or any other popular music magazine broke this story.
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Today I graduated and gave my grandpa his first taco. Only one of those events truly mattered
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“I love America more than any other country in this world, and, exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually.” - James Baldwin
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What happened to Tyreek Hill yesterday appears to be part of a larger issue: racial profiling.
@camellia_elaine
and I collaborated to dive deep on the phenomenon known as “driving while Black.”
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Kid Cudi just stormed off the stage at Rolling Loud after the crowd kept throwing items at him
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Interviewed Koffee today. Apparently she has only had coffee once. I told her Cuban coffee is life changing. She told me to put her on. Guess I’m bringing some cafecito to her show in a few weeks 🤣
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Got to interview one of my favorite players in
@DwyaneWade
. He didn’t mention my Sixers as a contender in the East so I had to press him on it 😂.
Check out the full
@MiamiHerald
story below:
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Part of adulting is realizing when friendships are over smh
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A week ago I graduated from the greatest journalism school in the country and I wanted to personally thank
@jelani9
,
@davidhajdu_
and Ann Cooper for pushing me every single day. I learned so much this year and look forward to learning even more from you in the years to come.
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This dude Lee Corso can’t control his spit. It’s quite literally trickling down his chin. Get this man off of TV asap
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10/10
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GS still has KD. Celtics got Gordon Hayward. Kyrie wants to get traded.
LeBron right now:
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My pops told me quitting football was the worst decision of my life. Four years later, I’ve worked for ESPN, was EIC of
@themaroontiger
, and just graduated from the top journalism school in the country with a full-time offer. Nothing but God.
Name a time you proved someone wrong who doubted you. Be as petty as you like.
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DeSantis says Florida's COVID resurgence is because of our "flatter curve." An analysis of the data suggests otherwise.
From
@MaryEllenKlas
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BREAKING: Heat guard
@nunnbetter_
named Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month for December. He's the first undrafted player in NBA history to earn the recognition multiple times.
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Spent some time in Liberty City where life is changing rapidly. At the heart of its transformation is a community fighting to retains its identity.
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Donte really got the whole state of Delaware behind him. My TL going crazy 😂
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I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had to leverage my Blackness to get a quote or some context when I’m out on a story. Some of Miami’s Black community doesn’t trust us and that needs to change!
We need our newsrooms to look more like the communities we cover. We need more Black journalists at
@MiamiHerald
and
@elnuevoherald
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Our management says it’s time to “do more than talk about diversity.” But we've asked
@McClatchy
to commit to basic measures. They’ve refused.
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Trayvon should've turned 27 today. In a perfect world, he would've. Despite the tragedy, his family held an event that showcased the power of perseverance:
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I broke this story and I'm seeing so many other outlets report on it without giving the Miami Herald proper credit... so much for supporting local journalism
BREAKING: A Miami preschool is under fire after a teacher dressed her students in blackface for a Black History Month lesson.
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ICYMI: The KKK kidnapped Rev. Richard Higgs from his Coconut Grove home in July 1921 for preaching racial equality. A century later, his family gathered at the church Higgs helped found in his honor.
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Just in case it wasn't clear, Trump was asked to condemn white supremacy and he skirted around the question.
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Got some good news to share:
I’ll be authoring a new newsletter highlighting coverage of Black and brown communities. “The 44 Percent” drops tomorrow so do ya boy a favor and subscribe!
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@ActionBronson
THE STREETS NEED IT. BEEN BUMPING DR. LECTER & MR. WONDERFUL FOR WAY TOO LONG IN ANTICIPATION
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Why y’all choose this picture 😂
Sixers on Having No Idea When or If Markelle Fultz is Coming Back to Team; Details on Where He’s Rehabbing (Video)
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This John Lewis news is heartbreaking. Blessed to have even spent a moment in your presence. Your relentless pursuit for equality and silver tongue will be missed.
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This how you celebrate somebody who has HITS
Winston-Salem State University went CRAZY after finding out K CAMP is performing at WSSU’s Homecoming 😳🔥
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To my white followers:
Texting all your black friends is worthless without action. Go to a protest, donate to a bail fund or do SOMETHING other than just say “how bad you feel for me.” Your words are kind but won’t ensure my kids don’t go through this.
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I miss NYC so much that I started watching Sex in the City lol
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Jamie took Brienne's virginity just to ride back to King's Landing to save his sister/lover
#CityBoyz
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Tonight!!!
The first installment in a series of conferences designed to connect the HBCU Community. Highlighting Morehouse, FAMU, Oakwood, & Prairie View A&M.⠀ ⠀
Know Your Tribe — register today at .
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Flau’jae Johnson’s brother a real one 🤣
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Tyreek Hill asks a poignant question after game. “What if I wasn’t Tyreek Hill?”
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@jkbjournalist
I’m sure you mean well but how much longer do you want me to be “calm?” Another 400 years? Another 117 years? Miami’s communities of color need to know that we don’t condone hate speech and doing so has consequences.
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Best thing you’ll see all day
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With South Beach’s curfew likely to drive away spring breakers and tourists alike, I dove into the history of Miami Beach’s treatment of Black visitors.
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Anybody that knows me knows how much I love amapiano. Finally got a chance to write about how it's taking over Miami.
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Spent the last few weeks digging into the FBI's hate crime data. I discovered Miami police significantly underreported its 2020 hate crime data to the FBI, signaling a drop in hate violence statewide from 2019. That's only part of the story.
My latest:
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Got the opportunity to interview
@ReginaKing
ahead of the release of
#OneNightInMiami
, her film directorial debut which primarily takes place at the Historic Hampton House. Check out my piece on how King made the former hotel come alive on screen:
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“Are you and ole girl still a thing?”
Me self-destructive and heartbroken but still trying to act hard:
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An important reminder regarding the Tyreek Hill incident: as of July 1, police oversight boards are banned in Florida.
Why does that matter?
Because there's now no longer a group of civilians that can investigate alleged police misconduct.
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There's a lot of fear out there. A lot of it is justified. A lot of it isn't. The only way to deal with it is to address it head on. So that's what I did.
My latest on Black Miamians' hesitancy over the COVID vaccine.
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Morehouse basketball is currently undefeated and the hottest team in the city! Check out my new story on
@TheUndefeated
and find out why:
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Big up
@elnuevoherald
as well. Home team really going crazy
It might get lost in the national coverage but the Miami Herald team has been working their ass off today
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Got to do some dope reporting for this. Interviewed everybody from Uncle Luke to the biggest bawse himself
@RickRoss
.
Check out my latest piece while y’all bumping Port of Miami 2:
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Morgan Freeman narrating Savage Mode II is one of the most iconic things I've ever heard. Why had no one else thought of this?
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Y’all pray for my nana. Ain’t nothing wrong with her, she just watches way too much Fox News
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A Miami legend was laid to rest yesterday. Honored to have had the opportunity to capture her legacy. Rest in power, Ms. Carrie Meek. 🙏🏾
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The shooter the army thinks they’re getting with me vs. the shooter they’re actually getting.
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So September we are blessed with an album from
@trvisXX
@MacMiller
and
@SirMichaelRocks
http://t.co/W35v75WFmx
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I’ve scoured animal shelters for the past few days in search of a puppy and I might’ve found the one...
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Two Florida activists went to the UN to share their concerns about the state's "anti-riot" law. Today, the UN released a report critizing the legislation.
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