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Shanel Thompson

(She/Her)
New York
As seen in: Fox Corporation, Facebook, MSN, Instagram Official Blog, WNBC-TV (New York, NY), NBC Universal, Musée Magazine
Covers:  Research, urban culture, entertainment, present news and current affairs content for television, radio and the internet.
Doesn't Cover: Religion.

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Shanel Thompson’s Biography

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An enthusiastic, Self-motivated, highly organized, individual with all round office experience. With strong communication skills, and the ability to perform under pressure, and handle deadlines.

Shanel Thompson’s Journalist Portfolio

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Lady in the Dark Opera | Bronxnet

Lady in the Dark Opera | Bronxnet

The Bronx Opera Company opened its 56th season with the musical "Lady in the Dark." Reporter: Shanel Thompson

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State of The District Address | Bronxnet

State of The District Address | Bronxnet

Representative Adriano Espaillat to Host Annual State of the District Address. Espaillat Will Highlight Legis…

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Street Co Naming Ceremony, Moises Candela Joel Medina | Bronxnet

Street Co Naming Ceremony, Moises Candela Joel Medina | Bronxnet

Moises "Candela" Joel Medina Way to be unveiled by council member Rafael Salamanca, Jr. during street co-nami…

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Morris Heights Community Center Receives $7M Investment | Bronxnet

Morris Heights Community Center Receives $7M Investment | Bronxnet

Council Member Pierina Sanchez will announce a $7 Million investment to the Morris Heights Community Center t…

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Amalgamated Houses Gas Shutdown | Bronxnet

Amalgamated Houses Gas Shutdown | Bronxnet

The Amalgamated and its 1,500 housing units face a serious crisis over line repairs and gas shutdown. Reporte…

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Rally to End Sale of Flavored Tobacco in NY | Bronxnet

Rally to End Sale of Flavored Tobacco in NY | Bronxnet

Bronx BP Vanessa Gibson, Tobacco Kills NY Rally to End Sale of Flavored Tobacco in NY. Reporter: Shanel Thomp…

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Articles

As NYC Indie Cinemas Reopen, Some Wonder If They’ll Survive COVID’s Economic Fallout

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By Shanel Thompson
| WNBC-TV (New York, NY) Verified
What to Know New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced last month that theaters could reopen at 25 percent capacity, with no more than 50 people per screen, at the start of March. Local indie theaters have long struggled to stay afloat, even prior to the pandemic, having to battle it out with streaming services for "stay-at-home" individuals and big-chain theaters. Operators of these local establishments discuss the effects of the pandemic and their road to recovery.
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NYC Trainer Uses Fitness, Technology to Make a Philanthropic and Cultural Impact

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By Shanel Thompson
| MSN Verified
© Provided by NBC New York Working out can consist of a mixture of dedication, time, effort — at times, even money. With this in mind, trainer and Brooklyn native Irv “Zeus” Hyppolite took those concepts and poured them right back into the community. “I’ve been personal, strength, and conditioning training with athletes for about ten years. I got my start at Bally’s Total Fitness as a fitness director back in 2011, ranking No. 1 in the nation.
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CT-Based Entrepreneur Creates First Black-Owned Cereal During Pandemic

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By Shanel Thompson
| WNBC-TV (New York, NY) Verified
At a time when businesses are struggling due to the ongoing pandemic, Nic King decided to pursue his entrepreneurial dreams -- ultimately creating the first black-owned cereal. King, is the founder of Proud Puffs cereal, a vegan, gluten-free chocolate-flavored cereal that comes in the shape of a raised fist. The entrepreneur from Darien, Connecticut took a chance by starting a small business during a world-wide health crisis, social unrest, and unemployment.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Working for WNBC with my first story on a scavenger hunt during the pandemic.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes. I used to love the smell of the ink on paper.

How is social media changing news?

People prefer to go to social media accounts like: Twitter, and Instagram, because it's faster, live, and raw. People want to know the TRUTH.

Awards

Online Journalism Award

2018 - Present News

Published piece on "Colorism." For Refinery 29's website.

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