Contributors
Jerry Bembry @Jerrybembry
Jerry Bembry is a senior writer at Andscape. His bucket list items include being serenaded by Lizz Wright and watching the Knicks play a MEANINGFUL NBA game in June.
Karin D. Berry @kdberr1
Karin Berry is copy chief for Andscape. She’s way too short for the basketball court, but she’s got mad editing skills and a mean red pen.
Mia Berry @Iammiaberry
Mia Berry is the senior HBCU writer for Andscape and covers everything from sports to student-led protests. She is a Detroit native (What up Doe!), long-suffering Detroit sports fan and Notre Dame alumna who randomly shouts, "Go Irish."
Dwayne Bray @DwayneBrayESPN
Dwayne Bray is a vice president and head of storytelling for Andscape. He previously ran ESPN television’s award-winning investigative team and is a die-hard Cleveland sports fan.
A. Calandrea Carter
Calandrea Carter is a global communications and multimedia journalist from Montgomery, Alabama. She has studied abroad in Milan and Florence, Italy, broadening her international communications in media and storytelling. As the creator and on-air talent of “Buzz on The Yard,” Carter amplifies HBCU culture and student voices.
Kelley L. Carter @KelleyLCarter
Kelley L. Carter is a senior entertainment reporter and the host of Another Act at Andscape. She can act out every episode of the U.S. version of The Office, she can and will sing the Michigan State University fight song on command and she is very much immune to Hollywood hotness.
Arielle Chambers @ariivory
Arielle Chambers is a commentator for Andscape & ESPN. She’s a Raleigh-born (& won’t let you forget it) 6 ft tall former pro cheerleader who ironically made women’s basketball her identity.
David Dennis Jr. @DavidDTSS
David Dennis Jr. is a senior writer at Andscape, and the author of the award-winning book "The Movement Made Us: A Father, a Son, and the Legacy of a Freedom Ride." David is a graduate of Davidson College.
Aaron Dodson @aardodson
Aaron Dodson is a sports and culture writer, primarily covering footwear endorsement deals and sneaker culture.
Channing Hargrove
Channing Hargrove is a senior writer at Andscape covering fashion. That’s easier than admitting how strongly she identifies with the lyrics “Single Black female addicted to retail.”
Sean Hurd @seanahurd
Sean Hurd is a senior writer for Andscape who primarily covers women’s basketball. His athletic peak came at the age of 10 when he was named camper of the week at a Josh Childress basketball camp.
Martenzie Johnson @10zJohnson
Martenzie Johnson is a senior writer for Andscape. His favorite cinematic moment is when Django said, "Y'all want to see somethin?"
Ciara Latham
Ciara Latham is a legal communications student at Howard University. She is a proud native of Columbus, Ohio. During her time at the “Mecca,” Latham has been a staff writer with The Hilltop and served as a director on the Cathy Hughes School of Communications council. When not on campus, you can find Latham working and teaching at her hot yoga studio.
Raigan Lydon
Chicago native Raigan Lydon is a multimedia journalism scholar experienced in amplifying HBCU-related content. Lydon has covered several HBCU events, including the MEAC Basketball Tournament and the Invesco QQQ Legacy Classic, through “The Morgan Show,” a weekly sports talk program, and the university’s digital media team. As the founder of "The Rai Report" she highlights athletes and their achievements.
Alauna Marable
Alauna Marable, a mass communications and journalism honors scholar from Detroit, is a passionate storyteller dedicated to sports journalism. She serves as Norfolk State University’s sports editor at the Spartan Echo, highlighting the journeys of athletes and the impact of sports within the community.
Lonnae O'Neal @LonnaeONeal
Lonnae O’Neal is a senior writer at Andscape. She’s an author, a former columnist, has a rack of kids and she writes bird by bird.
Jason Reid @JReidESPN
Jason Reid is the senior NFL writer at Andscape. He enjoys watching sports, especially any games involving his son and daughter.
William C. Rhoden @RhodenRhoden8
William C. Rhoden is a columnist for Andscape and the author of Forty Million Dollar Slaves: The Rise, Fall, and Redemption of the Black Athlete. He directs the Rhoden Fellows, a training program for aspiring journalists from HBCUs.
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Marc J. Spears is the senior NBA writer for Andscape. He used to be able to dunk on you, but he hasn’t been able to in years and his knees still hurt.
Cayla Sweazie
Cayla Sweazie is a women's and college sports reporter. She is a former HBCU athlete (Go Bears) with a passion for giving student-athletes a platform to share their stories.
Justin Tinsley @JustinTinsley
Justin Tinsley is a senior culture writer for Andscape. He firmly believes “Cash Money Records takin’ ova for da ’99 and da 2000” is the single most impactful statement of his generation.
Jesse Washington @jessewashington
Jesse Washington is a journalist and documentary filmmaker. He still gets buckets.
Clinton Yates @clintonyates
Clinton Yates is a tastemaker at Andscape. He likes rap, rock, reggae, R&B and remixes — in that order.