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Brianna Holt


Brianna Holt is a New York City senior editor and freelance writer who covers culture, music, and tech. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, the Atlantic, GQ, Black Entertainment Television (BET), Best Life, ONE37pm, and more. She's a former music editor at BuzzFeed and previously served as an editorial intern with the Daily Dot in 2016.

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Women-only networking app Giggle under fire for transphobia

App uses AI to verify if women are cis-presenting or not.

On Sep 11, 2020 by Brianna Holt

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Mizzou’s president accused of blocking students who complained about COVID safety

Students at the University of Missouri are left with restricted access during a crucial semester.

On Sep 10, 2020 by Brianna Holt

IRL
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TikTok’s ‘Chubbyface’ effect is receiving major backlash for fatphobic messaging

The ‘chubby face’ filter adds to the growing list of problematic trends on the platform.

On Sep 10, 2020 by Brianna Holt

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Memes speculate what Kris Jenner has planned next for the Kardashians

Fans aren't sure Kris is throwing in towel just yet.

On Sep 9, 2020 by Brianna Holt

Internet Culture
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Colin Kaepernick returns to Madden—there’s just one problem

The gaming franchise makes an unexpected move. The internet is skeptical.

On Sep 9, 2020 by Brianna Holt

Internet Culture Sports
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How coronavirus led to the international George Floyd protests

The pandemic’s silver lining? A pent-up nation more dialed into racial injustice.

On Jun 15, 2020 by Brianna Holt

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For quarantined singles, coronavirus dating means FaceTime and chill

Cuffing season just got virtual—and an extension.

On Mar 28, 2020 by Brianna Holt

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The weed startup that simplified the cannabis supply chain

LeafLink turns a corner for cannabis tech.

On Jul 1, 2019 by Brianna Holt

Tech
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Spotify’s Year-in-Review has some puzzling choices

Not all songs with the word sex in it make the best sex songs.

On Dec 19, 2016 by Brianna Holt

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The dangers of Tomi Lahren’s Facebook videos

She's a pundit, social media star, public figure—just don't call the unavoidable Facebook star a journalist.

On Dec 14, 2016 by Brianna Holt

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Donald Trump will remain executive producer at ‘Celebrity Apprentice’

He's keeping his day job.

On Dec 8, 2016 by Brianna Holt

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Veterans who fought for Standing Rock will take their fight to Flint

The fight for clean water continues.

On Dec 8, 2016 by Brianna Holt

Tech
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Target to hold quiet shopping hours for people with autism

Expect More... and even more.

On Dec 8, 2016 by Brianna Holt

IRL
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Teen syncs family Christmas lights to ‘Black Beatles’

'Black Beatles' is here to stay.

On Dec 7, 2016 by Brianna Holt

Internet Culture
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Why did Trevor Noah send Tomi Lahren cupcakes?

We didn't see that one coming.

On Dec 7, 2016 by Brianna Holt

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