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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
Are Women Strong Enough To Race Cars? Science And History Say Yes
Can You Get Sued For Posting Spoilers Online?
Study: Your Favorite Show Might Say A Lot About Your Politics
Hulu's Original Comedy 'Ramy' Earnestly Depicts Muslim Worship
Woodstock's 50th Anniversary Celebrates More Than A Rock Festival
The Changing Tunes Of Music Festivals From Woodstock To Coachella
From The White House To Notre Dame: Why We Rebuild Historical Icons
Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral Has A History Of Disrepair And Rebirth
The Brunei Hotel Boycott Highlights The Struggles Of LGBTQ Travelers
The Military Entertainment Complex Misrepresents Arabs And Muslims
Why White Nationalist, Supremacist Content Is So Easy To Find Online
No (Real) Animals Were Harmed In The Making Of These Films
The Violence Of The New Zealand Mosque Shooting Is Amplified Online
Netflix Or Chill? Your Answer Will Determine How Well You Sleep.
Aretha Franklin's 'Amazing Grace' Is Finally Headed To Theaters
The Real-Life 'Black Klansman' On Why His Story Still Resonates Today
Trolls Want You To Think 'Captain Marvel' Is Marvel's Worst Film
True/False: What It Takes To Program A Diverse, Inclusive Film Fest
Alfonso Cuarón Just Won His Second Oscar For Best Directing
'Into The Spider-Verse' Swings And Nabs Best Animated Feature Oscar
Pixar's 'Bao' Just Won The Oscar For Best Animated Short
This Is Why You're Hearing So Much About Alfonso Cuarón's Film 'Roma'
Despite Criticism, 'Green Book' Wins The Oscar For Best Picture
Biopics Are Pretty Formulaic, And 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Is No Exception
'A Star Is Born': A Film Remade For Every Generation Since 1937
The Lasting Impacts And Goals Of Teaching Black History
Understanding The Pitfalls Of How We Teach Black History Today
How Racist History Books Spurred The Black History Education Of Today
'Skutniks' And The Art Of Name-Dropping During The State Of The Union
