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Michael Zhang is a former FOIA intern for the Daily Dot. He&#8217;s in his third year at the University of Texas at Austin where he serves as an officer of UT’s Asian American Journalists Association and has written for the Daily Texan.

Michael Zhang

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Videos of Asian food bring out xenophobic trolls—creators are pushing back

Tricia Crimmins is a Senior Reporter on the politics and tech team covering discrimination, identity, and the 2024 election. She can be found on Twitter at @TriciaCrimmins.

Tricia Crimmins

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‘Literally no way she can say it’s just a tan’: College student accused of doing blackface in dance video

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BTTC

This organization says it helps Black trans people in need. Activists are doubtful

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tcupiphi

‘TCU what in the hell’: People call out sorority recruitment TikTok dance for cultural appropriation

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retired hot cheetos tiktok

‘All they do is play into harmful stereotypes’: TikTok torn asunder over ‘Hot Cheetos Girl’ trend

Melina Khan is a New England-based journalist and former editorial intern at the Daily Dot. Her work has previously appeared in The Day, The Quinnipiac Chronicle, and more than 30 NBC station affiliates nationwide.

Melina Khan

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‘Whoever got fired I hope the other quit right then and there’: Worker films herself and co-worker dancing—one of them got let go

Grace Stanley was the Deputy Editor of Passionfruit, a site for creators, covering the latest creator news, labor issues, tools, and community resources. Grace’s work has been seen by millions on the Daily Dot. Starting as a reporter covering trending internet culture stories, they have become a go-to resource on all things related to the creator economy.

Grace Stanley

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‘I really need you guys to really share this’: Starbucks shift supervisor says he’s suing Starbucks for racial discrimination, asks for TikTok’s help

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

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codeswitching

‘I love pulling out my white voice’: Black woman says she intentionally sounds ‘white’ in interviews, sparking code-switching discussion

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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‘The racism is jumping’: Shopper blasts Forever 21 for hair pick pillow and Black smiley faces in Black History Month collection, sparking debate

Cecilia Lenzen is a freelance writer for the Daily Dot.

Cecilia Lenzen

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‘Try walking on the street, and don’t move aside for the white people’: Woman of color refuses to move for white people on sidewalk in viral video

Danny Acosta has written for Maxim, VICE, and USA Today Sports.

Danny Acosta

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How an early internet niche created a new generation of lucha libre fans

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‘I can’t believe she put this on a public platform’: White woman writes ‘lots of chocolate’ on caption of photo with Black boyfriend’s family

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

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Black child’s teacher accused of cutting his afro off

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modern racism

Couple in interracial marriage dances to some of the racist comments they get, showcasing modern-day racism on TikTok

Claire Goforth is a lawyer and investigative editor. Her work has appeared in the Guardian, Al Jazeera, the Juvenile Justice Information Exchange, and more. She regularly appears on radio and in podcasts. Email for booking info.

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