Jelani Cobb

Gwen Ifill in teal blazer, sitting at a desk
Kenrya Rankin  Nov 15, 2016 3:00PM EST

People of Color, Celebs React to Gwen Ifill's Death

The trailblazing Black journalist fought cancer for almost a year.
Panelists in front of black background with white text reading "TRUTH TO POWER"
Sameer Rao  Jul 26, 2016 5:28PM EDT

Melissa Harris-Perry, Panelists Explore Economic and Racial Justice During DNC

Rosie Perez, Jelani Cobb and Gerry Hudson joined Harris-Perry for a panel hosted by Rock the Vote’s Truth to Power program.
Young boy in gray and green coat and light gray hat holds a white sign above his head that says, "We want to grow up."
Kenrya Rankin  Jul 13, 2016 10:51AM EDT

Out of Despair, Hope: The 3rd Anniversary of #BlackLivesMatter, Zimmerman Acquittal

Where were you when George Zimmerman walked free after killing Trayvon Martin?
Kenrya Rankin  Mar 11, 2016 12:14PM EST

READ: Jelani Cobb on the History—and Future—of Black Lives Matter

Cobb’s latest piece for The New Yorker examines how the movement differs from those of the past and how its decentralized leadership style could impact its chances of success.