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Taylor Crumpton

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As seen in: TIME, Medium, MSN, Yahoo Entertainment, Yahoo Life, Bloomberg Opinion, Post Outlook, The Guardian, Yahoo Canada, Yahoo News, Yahoo News Malaysia and
Covers:  Music, Pop Culture, and Politics
Columnist: @time. You can read my work in @thebarbedwiretx, @opinion, etc. You hear me on @bbcworldservice, @npr + more.

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Taylor Crumpton is a music, pop culture and politics writer from Dallas.

In just four years, Taylor has used her collective experiences to create the sharp and poignant work that she has become well-known to produce. She’s been welcomed to speak on the Netflix-produced podcast “You Can’t Make This Up”, served as the guest editor for Them’s 2020 Black History Month editorial package, and has even been recognized amongst her peers by way of her Jack Jones’ cultural critics index placement.

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Taylor Crumpton’s Journalist Portfolio

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Fannie Sosa Is Helping Artists of Color Be Heard, Respected, and Get Paid

Fannie Sosa Is Helping Artists of Color Be Heard, Respected, and Get Paid

To be in these institutions is an absurdity and contraction, so thw WIG is a lifehack for you to come in stro…

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The Sacred Liberation of the Black Dance Circle

The Sacred Liberation of the Black Dance Circle

All photos courtesy Sasha Phyars-Burgess. Writer Taylor Crumpton and photographer Sasha Phyars-Burgess discus…

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'Miss Juneteenth' Is a Very Southern Story

'Miss Juneteenth' Is a Very Southern Story

Celebrated throughout the Southern United States, Juneteenth's Texas origins are crucial to the story of Miss…

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Black Pride Events Save LGBTQ+ Lives. Now What?

Black Pride Events Save LGBTQ+ Lives. Now What?

Twenty-nine years ago in Washington, D.C., Ernest Hopkins, Theodore Kirkland, and Welmore Cook organized the …

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Moms 4 Housing Is Winning Their Fight for Housing Rights

Moms 4 Housing Is Winning Their Fight for Housing Rights

Yet, a majority of investor-owned properties remained vacant for years throughout the nine-country area with …

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Mulatto Doesn't Beef For Attention

Mulatto Doesn't Beef For Attention

I have the utmost respect for Trina, period. She's an OG in female rap. As a woman, she gave me good advice, …

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'Summer House' Star KJ Dillard Talks about his "First" Journey and the Mental Health Struggles Within — EBONY Exclusive

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By Taylor Crumpton Verified
| Ebony Verified
In a world where someone’s reality can change in a moment, whether that be a viral meme or a spectacular freshman season, the adjustment to fame and the ramifications of that can be hard to bear. Key Takeaways KJ Dillard is the first Black man on Summer House, facing pressure to represent his community. He struggled with anxiety, mental health, and self-harm, eventually seeking psychiatric help. Dillard found support in castmates Ciara and Mia, emphasizing the importance of self-care.
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What leaving the country really costs Black Americans who move to Mexico

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By Taylor Crumpton Verified
| URL Media
When Ebony Bailey was in the process of making “The Afro Mexpats,” she had one question in the back of her mind. How does she acknowledge the experience of African Americans wanting to move from the United States to Mexico, without participating in the behaviors of settlerism?
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A Black 'Bachelorette' Could Never Do What Taylor Frankie Paul Did

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By Taylor Crumpton Verified
| Yahoo Entertainment Verified
Taylor Frankie Paul flew too close to the sun. The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star was on the precipice of greatness. Her season of The Bachelorette ushered in a new era for the ABC dating franchise. One that shed light on an unspoken truth: reality television, particularly The Bachelor and its spin-offs, is not real. It’s a myth.
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