Shanté Cosme

Shanté Cosme is the editor-in-chief at Mic. Shanté is a New York-based writer and editor with 10+ years of expertise in building and growing impactful editorial brands. Before joining Mic, Shanté was Executive Editor at youth media company Complex. Her mission is to innovate journalism for a new generation, push culture forward, and elevate the narratives of people of color.

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The Good Ones

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"It's different this time": How nationwide protests are creating momentum for real change

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"We need you out here:" A firsthand account of Brooklyn's protest for George Floyd

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"Mind/Matter," a new show about mental health hosted by Patrisse Cullors

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Kobe Bryant has died in a helicopter crash

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The best movies of 2019, according to the Mic staff

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The best TV shows of 2019, according to the Mic staff