Audra D.

Audra D. S. Burch is a national reporter based in South Florida and Atlanta, writing about race and identity around the country. Her reporting focuses on how individuals, communities, and public policy are shaped by race and identity, as well as contemporary and historical biases. She has covered the police murder of George Floyd and the resulting racial justice protests; the centennial of the Tulsa Race Massacre; and a movement among Black Americans to reclaim land taken from their ancestors in government seizures. Before joining The New York Times in 2017, she was a senior writer on the Miami Herald's Investigative Team, where she explored abuse in Florida's juvenile justice system. The series

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/audra-d-s-burch

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

95%

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  • The author has a strong focus on race and identity, often covering topics related to historical and contemporary biases.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

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  • There are no clear conflicts of interest identified in the articles provided.

Contradictions

96%

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Deceptions

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  • There are no instances of deception found in the articles provided.

Recent Articles

Uncovering the Past: Identification of WWI Veteran C.L. Daniel as a Victim of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre

Uncovering the Past: Identification of WWI Veteran C.L. Daniel as a Victim of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre

Broke On: Friday, 12 July 2024 In 2024, Mayor G.T. Bynum identified C.L. Daniel as the first victim of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre through DNA analysis and genealogical research, marking a significant step forward in recognizing the victims of this tragic event.
Survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre Call for Justice and Reparations: Viola Fletcher and Lessie Benningfield Randle's Fight for Restitution

Survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre Call for Justice and Reparations: Viola Fletcher and Lessie Benningfield Randle's Fight for Restitution

Broke On: Saturday, 06 July 2024 Survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, Viola Fletcher and Lessie Benningfield Randle, seek justice and reparations from Tulsa and federal government for destruction of Black Wall Street that left hundreds dead and thousands displaced. Despite legal setbacks, they continue their fight for restitution.
Oklahoma Supreme Court Dismisses Lawsuit Seeking Reparations for Survivors of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre

Oklahoma Supreme Court Dismisses Lawsuit Seeking Reparations for Survivors of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre

Broke On: Wednesday, 12 June 2024 In a disappointing decision, the Oklahoma Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit seeking reparations for survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, despite two surviving victims' claims that the city was unjustly profiting from tourist attractions on massacre site. The plaintiffs argued for public nuisance under state law but were denied, leaving over a century-long quest for justice and reparations unfulfilled.
Paramedics Cooper and Cichuniec Sentenced for Role in Death of Elijah McClain: A Pivotal Moment in the Fight for Police and EMS Reforms

Paramedics Cooper and Cichuniec Sentenced for Role in Death of Elijah McClain: A Pivotal Moment in the Fight for Police and EMS Reforms

Broke On: Friday, 26 April 2024 Paramedics Jeremy Cooper and Peter Cichuniec have been sentenced for their roles in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain, an unarmed Black man whose case gained national attention due to public outcry over racial injustice and police brutality. The convictions highlight the importance of proper medical assessments and adherence to protocols when administering sedatives in police encounters, contributing to the nationwide push for emergency services and law enforcement reforms.

Aurora Police Officer Acquitted in Elijah McClain Case

Broke On: Monday, 06 November 2023 Aurora Police Officer Nathan Woodyard has been acquitted on charges of reckless manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide in the case of Elijah McClain's 2019 death. The prosecution argued that Woodyard's use of a carotid hold led to health complications that made McClain more vulnerable to the sedative ketamine, which ultimately caused his heart to stop. The initial autopsy didn't determine exactly how McClain died, but the findings were changed to blame the sedative ketamine in 2021 after reviewing body camera footage.