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Alexis Tatum


Alexis Tatum is a recent graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. She's a former editorial intern with the Daily Dot. Her work has appeared in Orange magazine, the Daily Texan, and the Houston Defender.

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J. Cole tone-polices a Black woman on disappointing new song

'Snow on tha Bluff' is disheartening and ill-timed.

On Jun 17, 2020 by Alexis Tatum

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How ‘hyperlocal’ news app Patch is trying to regain trust in media

Trust in media is declining. This app wants to do something about it.

On Dec 26, 2018 by Alexis Tatum

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Jury drops ticket for white guy who played ‘F*ck Tha Police’ around cop

He was found 'not guilty' in less than 10 minutes.

On Dec 12, 2018 by Alexis Tatum

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Woman pens open letter about getting baby product ads after her son was stillborn

'Do you know what your algorithm decides, tech companies?'

On Dec 12, 2018 by Alexis Tatum

Beyoncé performs at a private wedding, leaving many wondering the cost of her booking fee.

How much money do you need to book Beyoncé for your wedding?

A lot.

On Dec 10, 2018 by Alexis Tatum

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Jacquees launches Twitter debate after calling himself ‘King of R&B’

The only consensus is that it's not Jacquees.

On Dec 10, 2018 by Alexis Tatum

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Jessica Simpson, Natalie Portman feud ends as soon as it begins

Portman apologized for saying she was ‘confused’ about seeing Simpson in a bikini.

On Dec 5, 2018 by Alexis Tatum

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Wil Wheaton tests out Tumblr’s new sex ban: ‘It’s stupid, but at least it’s consistent’

What won't be flagged?

On Dec 3, 2018 by Alexis Tatum

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Mariah Carey fans accidentally create problematic hashtag

#JusticeforGlitter means something different in the U.K.

On Dec 3, 2018 by Alexis Tatum

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Viral story of Stanich’s burger joint closing left out owner’s abusive past

Steve Stanich's legal woes date back to 2014.

On Nov 28, 2018 by Alexis Tatum

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Store employee gets much-deserved raise after sneaker stealing prank

Don't try this at home.

On Nov 28, 2018 by Alexis Tatum

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This man is asking for donations after getting fired over a transphobic tweet

He says the tweet was part of his 'comedy.'

On Nov 26, 2018 by Alexis Tatum

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NASA probe InSight successfully lands on Mars

'Hell yeah touchdown!'

On Nov 26, 2018 by Alexis Tatum

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Twitter wants to lock Ivanka Trump up for sending government emails from private account

She apparently sent them 'before she was briefed on the rules.'

On Nov 19, 2018 by Alexis Tatum

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Women’s March founder blasts co-chairs, asks for their resignations

She called out the co-chairs for 'anti-Semitism' and 'anti-LBGTQIA sentiment.'

On Nov 19, 2018 by Alexis Tatum