Jameelah Nasheed
Teen Vogue
Atlanta, GA, United States
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Past articles by Jameelah:
Zeba Blay, Author of "Carefree Black Girls," on Writing, Depression, and Finding Joy
Her new book explores finding her carefree side through pain and depression. → Read More
Banned Books Week Fights Censorship by People in Power
Banned Books Week is about setting the record straight. → Read More
Black Lives Matter Protesters Arrested Outside of the Met Gala 2021
Protesters demanded to know why there are billions of dollars being spent on NYPD. → Read More
August 28 in Black History: Why This Date Is So Important
August 28 is a special day in Black history. On this date, the Slavery Abolition Act was passed; Barack Obama became the Democratic nominee; Emmett Till was killed; and more. → Read More
This New Miami Exhibit Explores the Concept of Afrocentricity
The interactive exhibit was a collaborative project with artist Vince Fraser. → Read More
A New Black-Owned Bookshop Brings Literary Diversity to Brooklyn
Darlene Okpo just opened up one of the coolest bookstores. → Read More
If Juneteenth Becomes a Federal Holiday, We Can't Let It Get Whitewashed
Juneteenth is set to become a federal holiday due to Congress and President Joe Biden, but what will it mean for the holiday's significance and future? → Read More
Critical Race Theory Debate Is About Whitewashing the United States’ Racist History
In 2020, 21 states have either banned critical race theory (CRT) or introduced legislation that moves in that direction. This is really about rewriting America’s racist history. → Read More
Progressive Lawmakers Condemn Netanyahu, Israel’s Attacks on Gaza
From the House floor, members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus including AOC, Ilhan Omar, and Rashida Tlaib condemned the Israeli government’s attacks on Gaza. → Read More
Derek Chauvin’s Guilty Conviction Is Not Justice for Systemic Police Violence
Former police officer Derek Chauvin’s guilty verdict for killing George Floyd should feel like a given, not a win. But our system is so rotten that this is the justice we have to accept. → Read More
Daunte Wright’s Death Proves We Don’t Need More Police Training
The police killings of Daunte Wright and George Floyd in Minneapolis are the product of a system rooted in oppression and racism. More training won’t fix that. → Read More
CDC Director Expects Schools Should Be Fully In-Person by September
The CDC says all schools can likely resume in-person learning by the fall. → Read More
St. Louis Elects Its First Black Woman Mayor, Progressive Tishaura Jones
St. Louis elected Tishaura Jones as mayor on Tuesday, making her the first Black woman to fill the role. Jones has promised to reform the segregated city’s criminal justice system. → Read More
Corporations Speak Out Against Georgia Voting Law as They Face Boycotts, Criticism
Companies like Coca-Cola and Delta are condemning voter suppression laws in states like Georgia and Texas, thanks to pressure from activists. → Read More
For the People Act Is Needed to Stop New GOP Voter Suppression Bills
Democrats won big in 2020. The GOP is trying to stop it from happening again. → Read More
What Is Redlining? How Residential Segregation Shaped U.S. Cities
Redlining, a practice in which the federal government refused loans to Black Americans, helps explain everything from environmental racism to the disproportionate spread of COVID-19. → Read More
"Judas and the Black Messiah" Is in the Canon of Important Historical Films
No matter how difficult the subject, accurate depictions of Black activism are important. → Read More
Zendaya's Netflix Film "Malcolm & Marie" Is About Ownership
The 24-year-old plays the wife of a filmmaker. → Read More
Democrats' Wins in Georgia Senate Runoffs Prove Power of Black Voters
The phenomenal turnout by Black voters in Georgia is why Joe Biden won the White House and Democrats won both Senate runoffs and control of the chamber. → Read More
Watch Nights Reflect the History of New Year’s for Black Americans
On New Year’s Eve in 1862, American slaves waited to hear if Abraham Lincoln would sign the Emancipation Proclamation and set them free. Watch Night services are still held at Black churches every year. → Read More