Three Black people were killed in a racist attack at a Dollar General in Jacksonville, Florida, on Saturday afternoon, authorities said, shortly after security officers turned away the gunman at a nearby HBCU campus, where he was seen putting on an armored vest. Authorities identified the victims as Angela Michelle Carr, 52; Anolt Joseph “AJ” […]
Simone Sebastian
Simone Sebastian is Capital B's editorial director. Twitter @SimonesNews
Posted inCriminal Justice, Gun Violence
The Trayvon Generation: 10 Years After His Death, Classmates and Teachers Reflect on the Impact
Jerome Horton talks about the morning of Feb. 27, 2012, like he lived through it yesterday. It started with a call from his longtime friend Tracy Martin, who wondered if Horton had heard from Martin’s son, Trayvon. The 17-year-old had gone to a nearby 7-Eleven in Sanford, Florida, the night before, but when Martin opened […]
Posted inPolitics & Policy, Voices of Change
It’s a golden era for Black female political leaders. This woman wants to keep it that way.
Ahead of the midterms, Capital B is talking to newsmakers from across the country who want to reshape American politics or galvanize Black voices in government. Our “Voices of Change” series will update periodically with insights from the candidates, activists, lawmakers, and political insiders who you should know. Laphonza Butler made history in September when she became […]
Posted inInside Capital B
All About Simone Sebastian, Editorial Director
What I do at Capital B I’m the editorial director and oversee Capital B’s newsrooms. I develop our journalistic vision and work with other editors to determine which issues we should cover. I ensure that our reporting meets high journalistic standards and reflects our editorial values. Why I came to Capital B As a young […]