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Jameelah Nasheed

Jameelah Nasheed is an op-ed columnist for Teen Vogue. She covers news, politics, race, and culture. Follow her on Twitter.
Government

Trump Is Still Meddling in Election Results

The president has personally reached out to the GOP in three key states.
Politics

DOJ Investigating Alleged White House Bribes-for-Pardons Scheme

Prosecutors allege a "secret lobbying scheme" had people trying to pay for presidential pardons.
Culture

How "Between the World and Me" Went From a Book to an HBO Special

Ta'Nehisi Coates' award-winning book went from the Apollo to TV screens.
Politics

Biden Said Student Loan Debt Relief "Should Be Done Immediately"

Sparking the latest round of a debate over student loan debt.
Government

Two Georgia Senate Races Will Determine Control of the Senate

Here’s what to know about the candidates and how to get involved.
Government

This Country Owes a Huge Debt to Black Georgia Voters

“This nation doesn’t deserve our grace. But here we are.”
Teen Vote 2020

The Squad Is Back and Bigger Than Ever

They’re taking over the House.
Politics

Trump Told a Black Woman He’s Less Racist Than Her

Kristen Welker put the president’s rhetoric on race under a microscope.
Politics

These Young People Are Fighting for D.C.'s Statehood

"I don’t have voting power in the Capitol building just a short walk from home."
Politics

Trump and Biden Are Returning to the Stage for Their Final Presidential Debate

The presidential contenders will face off one more time onstage.
History

Tulsa, Rosewood and Freedom: The History of Black Towns and Communities in the U.S.

“They were designed to embrace and uplift the excluded.”
Politics

Mike Pence Talked a Lot for Someone With Almost Nothing to Say

It was classic Trumpian distraction tactics.
Government

How to Watch the Only Vice-Presidential Debate

Mike Pence and Kamala Harris will meet onstage in Salt Lake City.
Justice

Breonna Taylor Grand Jury Audio Recordings Released

Hours of audio has been released.
Politics

A Vote for Trump Is a Declaration of Racism

I refuse to give any of his supporters the benefit of the doubt.
Justice

Attica Scott, Breonna’s Law Bill Author, Says She’ll Fight Charges From Louisville Protests

Scott has been released and is facing several charges.
Justice

The Predictable Heartbreak of What Happened to Breonna Taylor

From being turned into a meme to receiving no justice from the law.
Politics

Your 2020 Presidential Debate Guide

Here’s what you need to know.
Politics

University of Alabama Sees Over 500 Positive COVID Tests One Week Into Classes

"This trend is a real threat to our ability to complete the semester on campus.”
Politics

Trump Had Nice Things to Say About QAnon Conspiracy Theorists

“I heard that these are people who love our country.”
Movies

Meet Dominique Fishback, the Unconventional Hero in Netflix's "Project Power"

"We know that the power is truly within us."
Politics

Who Is In the Running to Be Biden's VP?

There are reports or rumors about a number of high-profile Democratic women.
Politics

Supporters Demand Authorities #FreeTianna, a BLM Protest Organizer

“Her life and future is on the line."