Was Billey Joe Johnson’s death really accidental? Plus, a look at the diversity at your favorite coffee chains.
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** THE WEEKLY REVEAL
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Saturday, August 19, 2023
Hello! In this issue:
* A grand jury ruled that Billey Joe Johnson’s death was accidental. A second autopsy raises big questions.
* People of color can be hard to find in the ranks of America’s most popular coffee chains.
* Reveal won big in the national Murrow Awards this week.
** THIS WEEK’S PODCAST
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** Mississippi Goddam Chapter 3: The Autopsy
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Al Letson (right) and Jonathan Jones (not pictured) interview Dr. Adele Lewis in her office. Credit: Jonathan Jones/Reveal
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After Billey Joe Johnson Jr. died in 2008, the state of Mississippi outsourced his autopsy. In the third episode of Mississippi Goddam, Al Letson and Jonathan Jones travel to Nashville, Tennessee, to interview the doctor who conducted it.
Her findings helped lead a grand jury to determine Johnson’s death was an accidental shooting. But Letson and Jones bring her another report that calls her conclusions into question.
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** ‘The Opportunities Are Gatekept’: Coffee Shops Continue to Fall Short on Diversity
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By Savannah Kuchar
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The U.S. coffee business is disproportionately White. From the trade business to boardrooms and baristas behind the counter, people of color can be hard to find.
Using data Reveal fought for years to make public, USA TODAY examined representation among baristas and top executives. See how your favorite coffee chain fared. ([link removed])
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Dig Deeper
Read: After History of Discrimination, These Federal Contractors Fought to Hide Diversity Data ([link removed]) (Reveal and USA TODAY)
Data: Equal Opportunity: Who Rises to the Top? Explore the Data ([link removed]) (Reveal and USA TODAY)
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** In Case You Missed It
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** Ending on a Good Note
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🏆 Reveal has been honored with three national Edward R. Murrow Awards this year. We took top honors among network radio in investigative reporting, news documentary, and excellence in diversity, equity and inclusion. Take a look back at the winning shows ([link removed]) .
This issue of The Weekly Reveal was written by Kate Howard and edited by Nikki Frick. If you enjoyed this issue, forward it to a friend ([link removed]) . Have some thoughts? Drop us a line (mailto:
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