Jesse J. Holland

MSNBC Columnist

Jesse J. Holland, an award-winning author, professor and journalist, teaches journalism at the School of Media & Public Affairs at George Washington University and was a longtime congressional, Supreme Court and White House reporter with The Associated Press. He is the author of two African American history books about Washington, D.C., and has written for major entertainment franchises, including Lucasfilm’s “Star Wars,” DC Comics’ “Superman” and Marvel’s “Black Panther.”


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Jesse J. Holland

3years ago
MS NOW Opinion

Biden should defend Black cities having their power stripped by white outsiders

If the president doesn’t mention the trend of racist, anti-democratic takeovers of Black cities, he’ll have wasted his trip to Selma, Alabama.

3years ago
MS NOW Opinion

It’s a shame that those who most need to see ‘The 1619 Project’ won’t watch it

By including the story of her own origins, Nikole Hannah- Jones makes ‘The 1619 Project’ on Hulu not just an epic story, but also one that’s deeply personal.

3years ago
MS NOW Opinion

Killing a 13-year-old boy suspected of ‘tampering’ with cars is an outrage

The United States is still more in love with guns than with the idea that Black children and adults have a right to live.

3years ago
MS NOW Opinion

Stephen Miller is on a crusade to help white men. And it’s working.

Look at who was left off this former Trump adviser’s list of Americans who are being discriminated against.

3years ago
MS NOW Opinion

‘Wakanda Forever’ characters aren’t alone in mourning King T’Challa

This is the story that director Ryan Coogler and Marvel Studios had to tell, not the story they wanted to tell.

3years ago
MS NOW Opinion

This racist election strategy accuses Biden of being anti-white

The facts don’t matter. These ads are peddling fear to white voters who believe they’re losing.

3years ago
MS NOW Opinion

Ron DeSantis’ voter fraud arrests aim to suppress Black votes

DeSantis seems to be counting on the arrests to discourage some share of Democrats from voting.

3years ago
MS NOW Opinion

Brett Favre text messages reveal hypocrisy of Mississippi officials blasting Jackson

In 2020, Mississippi’s state auditor said about $70 million in federal welfare funds has been misspent.

4years ago
MS NOW Opinion

Some ‘Rings of Power’ and ‘House of Dragon’ fans are letting their racism roar

Black, brown and LGTBQ people in heroic roles has ruined some fans’ imaginary fantasy worlds.

4years ago
MS NOW Opinion

These heartless GOP governors yanked eviction relief from their hardworking residents

Conservative principles apparently don’t include compassion for poor, hardworking people.