Jazmine Hughes
The New York Times
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Past articles by Jazmine:
Some Said Lil Nas X Was a One-Hit Wonder. They Were Wrong.
He’s lap dancing on the devil, winning the internet — and redefining what a pop star can be. → Read More
The New Skaters of New York
As skateboarding's appeal has grown in the city during the pandemic, an inclusive community of skaters has become more visible. → Read More
How Does Ranked-Choice Voting Work in New York?
New Yorkers voting in the June 22 primary for mayor will use ranked-choice voting for the first time this year. Confused? We can help. → Read More
New York Halted Evictions. But What Happens When the Ban Ends?
A crisis looms in the pandemic’s wake: Evictions that threaten to overwhelm schools, homeless shelters and food pantries. → Read More
Is N.Y.C. ‘Over’? These Brand-New New Yorkers Don’t Think So
Thousands of Americans move to New York each year, many of them seeking a fresh start. Even a pandemic couldn’t totally stop that. → Read More
A Quaker School Promoted Liberal Values. Then Its Teachers Unionized.
Brooklyn Friends, a private school, is trying to dissolve a faculty and staff members’ union. → Read More
In ‘Luster,’ Young Black Women Feel Uneasy in a White American Home
Raven Leilani’s debut novel follows an interracial, intergenerational affair as it leads to an unusual redefinition of family. → Read More
Learning to Swim Taught Me More Than I Bargained for
At 28, I thought my life was pretty settled. Nope. → Read More
Keep Calm and Listen to Brian Lehrer
New York’s beloved radio host is part Mister Rogers, part policy wonk. And he’s doing his best to help a city in a pandemic keep its cool. → Read More
Need to Keep Gen-Z Workers Happy? Hire a ‘Generational Consultant’
As the thinking goes, millennial and Gen Z professionals have different values — and companies need a whole new approach to recruit and keep them. → Read More
Judge Judy Is Still Judging You
For more than 20 years, Judith Sheindlin has dominated daytime ratings — by making justice in a complicated world look easy. → Read More
Tracy Oliver Takes Us Behind the Scenes of the 'First Wives Club' Reboot on BET
After major success with 'Girls Trip,' Tracy Oliver is using her platform to tell classic stories in fresh (and hilarious) ways, like the updated version of 'First Wives Club,' set to premiere on BET this fall. → Read More
How to Reject an Online Suitor
No ghosting, no treacle. Be direct. Consider a little booster in the form of a smiley emoji. → Read More
How ‘Desus & Mero’ Conquered Late Night
The comedic duo has made it big by offering what few other shows can: a decidedly black perspective. → Read More
Cynthia Nixon Wants to Legalize It
The actress and Democratic candidate for New York governor on marijuana, the black vote and fixing the subway. → Read More
Elaine Welteroth, Teen Vogue’s Refashionista
The editor in chief has taken on a seemingly impossible task: reinventing the glossy magazine for a hyperempathetic generation. → Read More
Letter of Recommendation: Pothos
A forgiving houseplant, perfect for the irresponsible novice. → Read More
Charlamagne Tha God Loves Telling Middle America About Black Privilege
The radio host on declaring his black pride on TV, never feeling embarrassed and the end of “Girls.” → Read More
Michaela Coel's Chewing Gum Is Your Next Must Watch
The libidinous, confident, virginal Tracey is back for a riotous second season. → Read More
Vine Dries Up. Black Humor Loses a Home
Vine has been the internet home of conversations about the dynamics of comedy and culture created by black people. → Read More