Casey Mendoza - Newsy
Casey Mendoza
Culture Reporter
Casey Mendoza is Newsy's in-house pop culture nerd and entertainment critic. Before joining the company in 2017, she studied political science and journalism at Knox College and freelanced as a reporter, photographer and videographer in western Illinois and Washington, D.C. Even when she isn't working, Casey is constantly devouring pieces of entertainment and thinking about them in the context of social issues, politics, history and culture. Outside of Newsy, you can find her geekiest musings on Twitter.
Recent Work
Former Police Officers Explain The 'Blue Wall Of Silence'
The Pandemic-Driven Revival Of Drive-In Movie Theaters
For These Black Artists, Public Art Can Be A Form Of Protest
Actors And Playwrights Call Out Racism In 'White American Theater'
Hollywood Wants To Get Back On Set, But Can Studios Afford It?
Cop Shows Are Facing Major Scrutiny Amid Calls For Racial Justice
Brands Are Calling Out Racial Injustice. But Are The Messages Sincere?
'Blackout Tuesday' Is Reaching Millions, But Not In The Way Intended
Pop Culture Fandom Groups Are Supporting Protests Online
Asian Americans Are More Represented In The Media Than Ever Before
Celebrity Chefs Are Raising Money For Struggling Family Farms
Run Out Of Stuff To Watch? HBO Max Is Launching This Week
What Does The Post-Pandemic Future Of Movie Theaters Look Like?
Bookshop Platform Gives Independent Booksellers A Way To Sell Online
Can Virtual Comic-Cons Replicate The Real Thing?
These Companies Are Making (Virtual) Game Nights Possible
Local Indie Bookstores Are Facing A 'Daily Fight' Against The Pandemic
What Are People Actually Watching During The Pandemic?
This Web-Slinging Superhero Hosted A Live Trivia Game From Home
Kid-Centered News Shows Aim To Help Children Understand COVID-19
Netflix Gained Over 15 Million New Subscribers Since The Start Of 2020
Streaming Is Thriving Amid The Pandemic. Can Newcomers Succeed, Too?
Nonprofits And Public Health Groups Step Up Support For The Homeless
'Saturday Night Live' Is Returning With A Remotely Produced Show
Nonprofits Are Still Supporting Their Communities Amid The Pandemic
Self-Quarantined Authors Are Pivoting To Virtual Book Tours
Former 'Bachelor' Star Speaks On Public Recovery From COVID-19
Displaced TV And Film Workers Among Millions Helped By Relief Package
NBC Invests A Lot In The Olympics — So What Happens Next For Them?
