Claretta Bellamy

Freelance Writer for @NBCNews, @Rutgers_Newark alumna, Jersey Girl
Making a difference one story at a time.

[Claretta Bellamy @_rettabella_]

The majority Black town of Mason, TN gained national attention when the town was at risk of losing its charter. I spoke with Mason leaders, state officials, & town advocates to dig deeper into what was happening.

My first investigative piece for @NBCBLK
https://t.co/oyKutoSX6Z

[Claretta Bellamy @_rettabella_]

Lift as you climb

[Janelle Fiona Griffith @janellefiona]

NEW: @_rettabella_ and I spoke to nearly two dozen Black people across the country about why they are boycotting certain companies and the impact that these companies' changes to DEI initiatives have had on their spending habits.

https://t.co/BU9RCyo99D

[Ben Crump @AttorneyCrump]

The legacy lives on! Erica Lee Carter, daughter of the late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, has been sworn in to fill her mother’s seat for the rest of the 118th Congress. This historic moment marks the first mother-daughter succession in the U.S. Congress. Congratulations!

[Leah Goodridge @leahfrombklyn]

There are angels who walk among us.

Nicky Crawford is one of them.

He’s retired. From Atlanta. And he just opened a mobile laundry bus for unhoused people.

 “God has blessed me so much, I knew this is what I was supposed to be doing.”

[NBC Sports @NBCSports]

A family moment for Sha’Carri Richardson that will last a lifetime. #TrackFieldTrials24

[Claretta Bellamy @_rettabella_]

Some voters are not confident about VP Kamala Harris’ ability to be a leader, and are unsatisfied with her performance, new polling from Politico reveals.

I spoke to experts who shared possible reasons why Harris receives so much criticism.

My latest:

https://t.co/Ahs3RqW4Cb

[Claretta Bellamy @_rettabella_]

@Nicolemarie_A @NAHJ @UF Congratulations!

[Kathryn Prociv @KathrynProciv]

Strongest #earthquake to strike New Jersey in nearly 250 years, and 3rd strongest on record for the state in 280 years of record-keeping (1737-2017). The only 2 stronger ones: a 5.2 mag in 1737 and 5.3 mag in 1783! Source: https://t.co/6v4s7mQI4E

[Tat Bellamy-Walker @bell_tati]

“As a chef, I was always taught I need to taste my food,” Mohammed said. “When we break our fast, the first thing we do after we pray is start seasoning all of our proteins for the next day, so that we can get that 12-hour marinade.”

https://t.co/3bUIi5aPjk

[philip lewis @Phil_Lewis_]

Beyoncé gets “Innovator Award” at the #iHeartAwards from Stevie Wonder

“To all the record labels, every radio station & every award show, my hope is that we are more open to the joy and liberation that comes from enjoying art with no preconceived notions”

[Claretta Bellamy @_rettabella_]

More single Black women are buying homes, according to a recent report by @nardotrealtor. I spoke to several Black women who didn't let their relationship status stop them from fulfilling their dreams of owning a home.
My 1st feature for @TheStoryXchange

https://t.co/bjOhxhgbqX

[Claretta Bellamy @_rettabella_]

Here's my personal list of my favorite books to help women heal and be happy: @TheStoryXchange

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[reid @thereidfeed]

Love is Blind is such a funny name for a show that has proven time and time again over the course of six seasons that love is in fact, not blind

[CiCi🌸 @CiCiAdams_]

The rift between Black hair stylists & their clients.

Me & @_rettabella_ wrote about this disconnect — the rules, the disrespect, the venting on social media. We talk to stylists, clients, & advocates to get to the root of the problem. (@NBCNews/@NBCBLK)
https://t.co/3rOjvSIBRc

[NBC BLK @NBCBLK]

Around 60% of Black American adults have heart disease, and heart disease death rates are highest among Black Americans compared to other racial and ethnic groups. Still, it's rare for Black patients to find a cardiologist who looks like them. https://t.co/3ZVFsI5PQn

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Women in the study brought up their fear of dying during pregnancy. “I was so scared because I’m like, I might die with this pregnancy. Like that was the first thought in my head. I could very well die just from simply getting pregnant," one said. https://t.co/HUQpYsot5o

[Janelle Fiona Griffith @janellefiona]

Jessica Ross and Treveon Isaiah Taylor allege Ross' obstetrician used “ridiculously excessive force” while delivering their child, resulting in decapitation and death.

A medical examiner ruled the baby’s death a homicide.

https://t.co/1mAM8W2dSr via @_rettabella_ @nbcnews

[Claretta Bellamy @_rettabella_]

@mattlavietes @OfficialJValle Congratulations Matt!

[NBC BLK @NBCBLK]

Spelman College in Atlanta will receive the largest single financial donation ever made to a historically Black college or university, the school announced on Thursday. https://t.co/lRctccxcMU

[Claretta Bellamy @_rettabella_]

@OfficialJValle @glaad @NBCNewsNow well deserved, congrats!