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TAMIKA CODY
Multimedia Journalist = Anchor, Content Producer + Host, Podcast Producer + Writer + Storyteller + Videographer
Content Producer: Matter of Fact with Soledad O'Brien
Aaliyah Bilal Describes the Black Muslim Experience in Debut Book “Temple Folk”
According to Pew Research Center, only about 2 percent of Black Americans identify as Muslim. Although Black Muslims represent a small portion of the population, first-time author Aaliyah Bilal believes their stories are an essential part of the country's narrative. In her book “Temple Folk,” Bilal tells a series of short stories from the perspective of Black Muslim Americans. Producer Tamika Cody traveled to Cincinnati to learn how Bilal’s own life experiences contributed to the book.
Model Beverly Johnson Speaks on the 50th Anniversary of Vogue Cover
In 1974, Beverly Johnson became the first Black model to appear on the cover of American Vogue. Now, on the 50th anniversary of that groundbreaking cover, she’s sharing her story through an off-Broadway, one-woman show called “In Vogue.” Johnson joins Soledad O’Brien in-studio to talk about the show, her career and the fashion industry.
Rob Reiner
From “All in the Family” to “When Harry Met Sally” to “This Is Spinal Tap,” Rob Reiner’s catalog is filled with classic movies and TV shows, and he’s not done yet. The filmmaker is expanding into new ventures. He sits down with Soledad O’Brien to reflect on his career and talk about their podcast on the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
14-year-old Scientist Creates Soap to Treat Skin Cancer
At just 14 years old, Heman Bekele holds a very prestigious title – America’s Top Young Scientist. 3M awarded him with the honor for creating a soap to treat skin cancer. Matter of Fact travels to Fairfax, Virginia to talk to Bekele about his inspiration for making the soap and his multi-year plan for getting it out to the public.
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