Naomi Campbell

Digital and multimedia journalist and founder covering diaspora, culture, foodways, and investigative reporting for social impact. 

Published Work

FUSION Magazine •

Aftershock of Egypt's earthquake

Egypt experienced a 5.3-magniture earthquake around 3:00 a.m. local time near Suez.The U.S. Geological Survey USGS) National Earthquake Information Center first reported the earthquake, with residents across parts of Egypt experiencing sudden shaking.Minutes later, earthquake alerts were sent to some residents in cities and suburbs like Cairo and Maadi.According to the British Geological Survey, Earthquakes are "the result of sudden movement along faults within the Earth."Although the earthquake...
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Six women attacked by acid in Jersey City

Shocking news in Jersey City: six women, three identified as teenage girls, were attacked by acid on Monday night in the Greenville section of Hudson County.The sixth attack occurred on Wilkinson Avenue.All six victims were taken to the hospital and a 21-year-old to a burn unit to be treated for second-degree burns to her face and scalp.According to police, this might have been a targeted incident and witnesses say that two people on a moped drove past the women and threw acid on them.A minor ha...
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CultureCon is reinventing the wheel when it comes to traditional networking

CultureCon once again is redefining what 'community' looks like for creatives.CultureCon is reinventing the wheel, quite literally. CultureCon is hosting its first of its kind CultureCon Cafe. The traveling conversation-based cafe is an opportunity for creatives and professionals to network because the idea is that your next connection might be sitting next to you.The tour and networking concept challenges how social media users and networking participants view the algorithm. The event encourage...
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Newark Film Works offers employment opportunity for Newark, New Jersey residents

Calling all filmmakers, production assistants, and creatives-- Newark Film Works, a workforce development program, is offering residents the opportunity to explore careers in the film and digital media industry.Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced that applications are now open. Intake forms can be completed at filmatnewark.comProspective participants must be Newark residents, 18 or older, with a valid driver license and an interest in pursuing a career in media production or the entertainment industry...
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Single Measles case reported in new jersey

The first case of measles in New Jersey this year has been confirmed, according to has the New Jersey Department of Health.Health officials say a Hudson County resident contracted the virus while traveling abroad, prompting a public health alert about potential exposure at two locations.Anyone who visited the following sites during these times may have been exposed and should monitor for symptoms:Those potentially exposed could develop symptoms as late as May 11, 2026, officials said.According t...
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56 bodies, including 50 infants, found at cemetery in Cumuto, Trinidad

Last Saturday, the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) launched an investigation following the discovery of 56 bodies at a cemetery in Cumuto.The remains—50 infants, including some stillborn, and six adults, are still being identified. The bodies were found at the Cumuto Cemetery 40 kilometers (about 25 miles) east of the capital, Port of Spain. All but one of the bodies were found with identification tags, leading investigators to consider whether the case involves the “unlawful disposal...
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Where are Black leisure travelers visiting?

According to Go2Africa, a safari-based tourism experience, an estimated 1.4 billion tourists traveled internationally in 2024.Among the findings, France was the most visited country with over 100 million tourists.In 2025, Forbes ranked the world’s top tourist destinations, highlighting countries like Spain, the United States, Japan, and the United Kingdom. Notably absent from the list: countries in Africa and the Caribbean.Since FUSION is on a mission to cover the narratives of the global black...
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The Black-Owned App Challenging Algorithm Bias

Podcasting has rapidly evolved into one of the most powerful forms of media, giving audiences direct access to conversations across news, politics, tech, and even niche topics.According to Pew Research Center, over 50% of Americans tuned into a podcast last year.But how many of those podcasts are created by Black voices?Hayti is an app that is designed to reimagine the podcast landscape for Black audiences and creators.Founded by tech entrepreneur Cary Wheelous in 2020, Hayti’s mission is to “ag...
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Kofi Atta Annan: A Life of Diplomacy, A Legacy of Leadership and Lessons

Kofi Atta Annan was a Ghanaian diplomat and became the first Black African to be elected as the seventh UN Secretary-General in 1997.On this episode of ‘Diasporic Dialogues,’ global Pan-African diasporan, Adetunji Omotola discusses the life and legacy of Kofi Annan. Omotola was raised in Nigeria, but has lived in the United Kingdom and Ghana. He currently resides in South Africa.Omotola is not only a global Pan-African thought leader, he is a wine consultant, author, founder of Jollof Wars South...
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What agriculture reveals about nutrition, access, and health in the United States

As National Nutrition Month concludes, conversations around conscious and balanced eating do not end here. Instead, this moment can serve as a reminder of the tips, practices, and discussions surrounding nutrition, health, and wellness that continue throughout the year.In this episode of ‘Diasporic Dinner Dialogues,’ host Naomi interviews Troy Blyden, a content creator who shares his journey of living a conscious and healthy lifestyle.Part two focuses on food as a source of nutrition, along with...
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'The Nourished Man' talks nutrition during National Nutrition Man

As National Nutrition Month comes to an end, it serves as a reminder that health and wellness are daily practices deserving of attention, as well as grace and patience on the journey toward holistic living. National Nutrition Month is a month-long observance established in 1973 to promote conscious and informed food choices. As the month concludes, conversations around conscious and balanced eating do not end here.
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Dapper & Dining

"A kid, a dream, and a burger," Michael B. Jordan writes as his Instagram caption after his first Oscar win.Michael B. Jordan received the Oscar for Best Actor at the 98th Academy Awards for his performance as twin brothers, Smoke and Stack, in the film "Sinners."The sky is the limit for the kid with a dream, and a burger.FUSION is on a mission to cover the narratives of the global Black diaspora from Africa to the Americas, to rhe Caribbean and beyond.Stay tuned for your daily dose of the diasp...
Daily Maverick •

The Curio(city) Case of Bheki Dube

Backpacking doesn’t have to be just a low-cost form of travel, and a hostel isn’t just shared lodging for random strangers seeking commonality in solo experiences in a new country or city. But when the two forms of exploring concepts merge, the perfect concoction for curious travellers is created and the opportunity for community to grow is invited.In South Africa, travel has a new meaning, and for one travelpreneur, this vision has been explored and executed for more than a decade.Bheki Dube, a...
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Communities caught between necessity and neglect as struggle to regulate spaza shops continues

Survival items are densely stocked on the shelves of spaza shops in Soweto. The shelves contain the basic necessities of life – food and water. For black South Africans, spaza shops are places of convenience when compared with larger supermarkets, which are often inaccessible. Yet, the legacy of apartheid creates a struggle for black people who are fighting for both accessible products and economic empowerment.In 2024, in the township of Naledi, Soweto, convenience became an issue of compliance...
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More than a meal as Peninsula School Feeding Association nourishes 30,000 Western Cape children

A plate of food is more than a tourist’s Instagram reel or a chef’s cooked meal for a couple’s first anniversary – meals matter and are more than a basic necessity for at least 30,000 children in the Western Cape and nearly 400 schools being serviced with cooked meals.

According to The Peninsula School Feeding Association (PSFA), one in four households goes to bed hungry in South Africa.
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