Nadra Kareem Nittle Education M.A., English and Comparative Literary Studies, Occidental College B.A., English, Comparative Literature, and American Studies, Occidental College Introduction Experienced journalist and essayist covering race, education, fashion, business, health, and religion Has written for The Atlantic.com, The New York Times and the Robert C. Maynard Institute for Journalism EducationHas been cited in a number of books covering topics ranging from race issues to affirmative action Experience Nadra Kareem Nittle is a former writer for ThoughtCo who wrote nearly 180 articles about race, culture and education. Nittle is an experienced journalist who has written for a variety of newspapers, magazines and digital media over the last decade. She is currently a reporter at Vox Media and has contributed to publications including The Atlantic.com and The New York Times. She has written for the Robert C. Maynard Institute for Journalism Education and blogged for Change.org's Race in America team. School districts and social advocacy organizations have featured her writing about race in their lesson plans. Education Nadra Kareem Nittle has dual bachelor's degrees in American studies as well as English and comparative literature from Occidental College in Los Angeles. She has an M.A. in teaching English and comparative literary studies, from Occidental College.Awards and PublicationsReporter for The Atlantic.Reporter for New America Media Reporter for Santa Fe Reporter. Cited in books including “Conceptualizing Racism: Breaking the Chains of Racially Accommodative Language,” among others. ThoughtCo and Dotdash Meredith ThoughtCo, a Dotdash Meredith brand, is an award-winning reference site offering education content created by experts. ThoughtCo reaches 13 million readers each month. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines. Read more from Nadra Kareem Nittle Interesting Facts and Information About the U.S. Indigenous Population Congress of Racial Equality: History and Impact on Civil Rights 5 Key Events in Affirmative Action History The History of Juneteenth Celebrations Interesting Facts about Diverse Groups in America Which 4 States Have the Most People of Color? The Transatlantic Slave Trade: 5 Facts About Enslavement in the Americas How People of Color Helped Obama Win Reelection A Brief History of South African Apartheid Why the Effects of Colorism Are So Damaging What Is the Definition of Passing for White? Common Arab Stereotypes in TV and Film Understanding the Difference Between Race and Ethnicity 5 Examples of Institutional Racism in the United States What Is Racism: Definition and Examples President Jimmy Carter's Record on Civil Rights and Race Relations Should We Celebrate Thanksgiving and the Pilgrims? Understanding Racial Prejudice How Irish Immigrants Overcame Discrimination in America 5 Common Black Stereotypes in TV and Film Difficulties Faced by Interracial Couples Historically and Today History of the Asian American Civil Rights Movement Do Your Food Products Have Racist Roots? Understanding 4 Different Types of Racism