THE WEEKLY REVEAL

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

Mississippi Goddam Chapter 3: The Autopsy

Missed earlier episodes? Start here.
 

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.

NEW

‘The Opportunities Are Gatekept’: Coffee Shops Continue to Fall Short on Diversity

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.

Dig Deeper

Read: After History of Discrimination, These Federal Contractors Fought to Hide Diversity Data (Reveal and USA TODAY)
Data: Equal Opportunity: Who Rises to the Top? Explore the Data (Reveal and USA TODAY)

In Case You Missed It

Ending on a Good Note

🏆 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.