Chandelis Duster
@chandelis.bsky.social
🎙️ Journalist heard and read on NPR, CNN & NBC
🎓 VCU & American U Alumna
🔺 Woman of ΔΣΘ
🎗️ Endometriosis Survivor
🏠 Made in Alabama
Find me on IG @chandelis
Signal https://signal.me/#eu/2VAt-UxKjcEVjU_ugNKTEwCcBujOhow4y6DzuP-cH_XSfNvlvstBkob3XWmr2VJb
🎓 VCU & American U Alumna
🔺 Woman of ΔΣΘ
🎗️ Endometriosis Survivor
🏠 Made in Alabama
Find me on IG @chandelis
Signal https://signal.me/#eu/2VAt-UxKjcEVjU_ugNKTEwCcBujOhow4y6DzuP-cH_XSfNvlvstBkob3XWmr2VJb
BREAKING: President Trump said he has signed legislation requiring the release of Epstein files.
BREAKING: Trump signs bill into law releasing Epstein files
Congress approved the legislation Tuesday in an overwhelming bipartisan vote.
open.substack.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:42 AM
BREAKING: President Trump said he has signed legislation requiring the release of Epstein files.
Soooo…I did a thing. I launched a mini podcast. 😬🤭
As a journalist, I spend most days chasing “what happened.” But sometimes the story we need most is within us. That’s why I’m creating a midweek moment to remind ourselves of what matters.
Check out the latest reflection & on Apple, Spotify, etc.
As a journalist, I spend most days chasing “what happened.” But sometimes the story we need most is within us. That’s why I’m creating a midweek moment to remind ourselves of what matters.
Check out the latest reflection & on Apple, Spotify, etc.
🎧 Keep going with whatever you have.
A midweek reminder that your race still matters — even if it looks different.
open.substack.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Soooo…I did a thing. I launched a mini podcast. 😬🤭
As a journalist, I spend most days chasing “what happened.” But sometimes the story we need most is within us. That’s why I’m creating a midweek moment to remind ourselves of what matters.
Check out the latest reflection & on Apple, Spotify, etc.
As a journalist, I spend most days chasing “what happened.” But sometimes the story we need most is within us. That’s why I’m creating a midweek moment to remind ourselves of what matters.
Check out the latest reflection & on Apple, Spotify, etc.
BREAKING: The House has passed a bill to reopen the government. The vote was 222-209. President Trump is set to sign the bill into law tonight.
BREAKING: House passes bill to reopen government
The bill now heads to President Trump's desk to be signed into law.
open.substack.com
November 13, 2025 at 1:34 AM
BREAKING: The House has passed a bill to reopen the government. The vote was 222-209. President Trump is set to sign the bill into law tonight.
Most days, I chase the story.
Today, I’m telling the one that slows us down.
The C-Note: A Note to Carry — my new midweek reflection series — is live.
Because peace deserves a headline too. 🎧 Listen below:
Today, I’m telling the one that slows us down.
The C-Note: A Note to Carry — my new midweek reflection series — is live.
Because peace deserves a headline too. 🎧 Listen below:
BREAKING: It’s not breaking.
Stillness is also a headline worth reading.
open.substack.com
November 12, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Most days, I chase the story.
Today, I’m telling the one that slows us down.
The C-Note: A Note to Carry — my new midweek reflection series — is live.
Because peace deserves a headline too. 🎧 Listen below:
Today, I’m telling the one that slows us down.
The C-Note: A Note to Carry — my new midweek reflection series — is live.
Because peace deserves a headline too. 🎧 Listen below:
My latest reporting:
JUST IN: The Trump administration late Saturday directed states that they must "immediately undo" any actions they have made to provide benefits to low-income families via SNAP.
Trump tells states to 'immediately undo' steps to fund November SNAP benefits
The Trump administration late Saturday directed states that they must "immediately undo" any actions they have made to provide benefits to low-income families via SNAP.
n.pr
November 9, 2025 at 7:43 PM
My latest reporting:
My latest reporting.
Organizers said some 2,600 protests were planned in the U.S. on Saturday. The protests were largely peaceful, as demonstrators united in their stated aim to safeguard the country's democratic values.
3 takeaways from the second No Kings day of nationwide protests
Organizers said some 2,600 protests were planned in the U.S. on Saturday. The protests were largely peaceful, as demonstrators united in their stated aim to safeguard the country's democratic values.
n.pr
October 19, 2025 at 5:59 PM
My latest reporting.
Reposted by Chandelis Duster
We're now back to the bad old days when big media companies could care less about crafting quality content to reach an ever-diversifying audience. When you're wondering why most people don't read your product a few years from now, remember this: https://loom.ly/rHNvJQc
NBC News’ 150 Layoffs Guts Black, Latino, Asian American and LGBTQ+ Diversity Teams
The cuts affected teams across the NBC News operation and came as the network no longer needed to support two different news operations. MSNBC has begun growing its own newsroom, hiring swaths of talent from NBC News, the Washington Post, Politico and others.
www.thewrap.com
October 15, 2025 at 6:54 PM
We're now back to the bad old days when big media companies could care less about crafting quality content to reach an ever-diversifying audience. When you're wondering why most people don't read your product a few years from now, remember this: https://loom.ly/rHNvJQc
Reposted by Chandelis Duster
NBC News has reportedly eliminated its NBC BLK, NBC Asian America, NBC Latino and NBC OUT teams
NBC News’ 150 Layoffs Gut Black, Latino, Asian American and LGBTQ+ Diversity Teams
The cuts affected teams across the NBC News operation and came as the network no longer needed to support two different news operations. MSNBC has begun growing its own newsroom, hiring swaths of tale...
www.thewrap.com
October 15, 2025 at 8:08 PM
NBC News has reportedly eliminated its NBC BLK, NBC Asian America, NBC Latino and NBC OUT teams
Thinking of my former NBC News colleagues and everyone impacted by today's layoffs.
I know how hard this is. I'm not a hiring manager, but please reach out if you need support, a connection, or just someone to talk to.
I know how hard this is. I'm not a hiring manager, but please reach out if you need support, a connection, or just someone to talk to.
October 15, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Thinking of my former NBC News colleagues and everyone impacted by today's layoffs.
I know how hard this is. I'm not a hiring manager, but please reach out if you need support, a connection, or just someone to talk to.
I know how hard this is. I'm not a hiring manager, but please reach out if you need support, a connection, or just someone to talk to.
China's Foreign Minister Lin Jian told NPR he was unaware of arrests of Zion Church leaders.
"The Chinese government manages religious affairs in accordance with the law, protects citizens' freedom of religious belief and normal religious activities," Lin said.
My reporting for @npr.org:
"The Chinese government manages religious affairs in accordance with the law, protects citizens' freedom of religious belief and normal religious activities," Lin said.
My reporting for @npr.org:
Pastors and staff from underground church are arrested in China
China has in recent years arrested and detained Christian leaders of underground churches, who are not registered with the government and under its control.
www.npr.org
October 13, 2025 at 7:05 PM
China's Foreign Minister Lin Jian told NPR he was unaware of arrests of Zion Church leaders.
"The Chinese government manages religious affairs in accordance with the law, protects citizens' freedom of religious belief and normal religious activities," Lin said.
My reporting for @npr.org:
"The Chinese government manages religious affairs in accordance with the law, protects citizens' freedom of religious belief and normal religious activities," Lin said.
My reporting for @npr.org:
“We will share the good news of Jesus Christ no matter what.”
Pastor Sean Long of Zion Church told me that as Chinese authorities crack down on the underground church.
This week’s newsletter moves from China to D.C. — faith, politics, and why you were never meant to fit everywhere.
Read more ⬇️
Pastor Sean Long of Zion Church told me that as Chinese authorities crack down on the underground church.
This week’s newsletter moves from China to D.C. — faith, politics, and why you were never meant to fit everywhere.
Read more ⬇️
The C-Note Monday, October 13 Edition
Pastors arrested in China, chaos in D.C., peace in the Middle East, nationwide protests on the horizon, and the power of not fitting in.
open.substack.com
October 13, 2025 at 2:03 PM
“We will share the good news of Jesus Christ no matter what.”
Pastor Sean Long of Zion Church told me that as Chinese authorities crack down on the underground church.
This week’s newsletter moves from China to D.C. — faith, politics, and why you were never meant to fit everywhere.
Read more ⬇️
Pastor Sean Long of Zion Church told me that as Chinese authorities crack down on the underground church.
This week’s newsletter moves from China to D.C. — faith, politics, and why you were never meant to fit everywhere.
Read more ⬇️
"Reacting to this would require me to waste my time watching it, and like the millions of Americans who have tuned out from SNL, I have more entertaining things to do - like watch paint dry," White House Spokeswoman Abigail Jackson told me.
SNL roasts Trump in season premiere, as Bad Bunny addresses Super Bowl criticism
Bad Bunny returned to SNL as a host for the second time, and the musician addressed criticism over his upcoming Super Bowl performance.
www.npr.org
October 5, 2025 at 9:23 PM
"Reacting to this would require me to waste my time watching it, and like the millions of Americans who have tuned out from SNL, I have more entertaining things to do - like watch paint dry," White House Spokeswoman Abigail Jackson told me.
My latest reporting:
Bad Bunny returned to SNL as a host for the second time, and the musician addressed criticism over his upcoming Super Bowl performance.
SNL roasts Trump in season premiere, as Bad Bunny addresses Super Bowl criticism
Bad Bunny returned to SNL as a host for the second time, and the musician addressed criticism over his upcoming Super Bowl performance.
n.pr
October 5, 2025 at 7:33 PM
My latest reporting:
“It would require turning off 20 space missions in space now that are returning good science. Literally just turning them off and letting them tumble into the darkness.”
@caseydreier.bsky.social at @planetarysociety.bsky.social warns what could happen if proposed NASA science cuts take place.
@caseydreier.bsky.social at @planetarysociety.bsky.social warns what could happen if proposed NASA science cuts take place.
September 30, 2025 at 7:04 PM
“It would require turning off 20 space missions in space now that are returning good science. Literally just turning them off and letting them tumble into the darkness.”
@caseydreier.bsky.social at @planetarysociety.bsky.social warns what could happen if proposed NASA science cuts take place.
@caseydreier.bsky.social at @planetarysociety.bsky.social warns what could happen if proposed NASA science cuts take place.
“It would require turning off 20 space missions in space now that are returning good science. Literally just turning them off and letting them tumble into the darkness.”
That’s what Casey Dreier of the Planetary Society told me about the proposed NASA science cuts.
Read more below:
That’s what Casey Dreier of the Planetary Society told me about the proposed NASA science cuts.
Read more below:
The C-Note Monday, September 29 Edition
Science on the chopping block, Black lawmakers resilient against political violence, and why worry changes nothing.
open.substack.com
September 29, 2025 at 3:31 PM
“It would require turning off 20 space missions in space now that are returning good science. Literally just turning them off and letting them tumble into the darkness.”
That’s what Casey Dreier of the Planetary Society told me about the proposed NASA science cuts.
Read more below:
That’s what Casey Dreier of the Planetary Society told me about the proposed NASA science cuts.
Read more below:
#LawAndOrderSVU got me in my feelings and we’re only 15 mins into the new season. Cragen. “I love you.” What???? 😭 #SVU
September 26, 2025 at 1:16 AM
#LawAndOrderSVU got me in my feelings and we’re only 15 mins into the new season. Cragen. “I love you.” What???? 😭 #SVU
“The ache isn’t a sign that I made the wrong choice; it’s proof of the depth of what I endured. It’s the echo of transformation.”
That’s what I write in The C-Note, marking three years since my hysterectomy. I also report on Palestine being recognized as a state and a radioactive food recall.
That’s what I write in The C-Note, marking three years since my hysterectomy. I also report on Palestine being recognized as a state and a radioactive food recall.
The C-Note Monday, September 22 Edition
Violence against the press, Palestine recognized, a food safety scare, and a painful lesson from surgery.
open.substack.com
September 22, 2025 at 2:03 PM
“The ache isn’t a sign that I made the wrong choice; it’s proof of the depth of what I endured. It’s the echo of transformation.”
That’s what I write in The C-Note, marking three years since my hysterectomy. I also report on Palestine being recognized as a state and a radioactive food recall.
That’s what I write in The C-Note, marking three years since my hysterectomy. I also report on Palestine being recognized as a state and a radioactive food recall.
Reposted by Chandelis Duster
The FAA is seeking proposals for projects that will include piloted and unmanned operations with a focus on electric air taxis, also called an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.
Trump administration launches trial program to fast-track electric air taxis
The FAA is seeking proposals for projects that will include piloted and unmanned operations with a focus on electric air taxis, also called an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.
n.pr
September 14, 2025 at 7:11 PM
The FAA is seeking proposals for projects that will include piloted and unmanned operations with a focus on electric air taxis, also called an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.
My reporting below:
Chlamydia in koalas can cause blindness, infertility and even death.
Australia approves vaccine to protect koalas from chlamydia
Chlamydia in koalas can cause blindness, infertility and even death.
n.pr
September 15, 2025 at 3:18 PM
My reporting below:
“We have done nothing but are still being punished. How can we be safe if violence decides to target us for no reason?”
That’s what an Alabama State University student told me after terror threats hit HBCU campuses following Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Read more in my newsletter below:
That’s what an Alabama State University student told me after terror threats hit HBCU campuses following Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Read more in my newsletter below:
The C-Note, Monday September 15 Edition
Black students under threat, a chlamydia vaccine for koalas and MLK's call to love in a divided nation.
open.substack.com
September 15, 2025 at 2:25 PM
“We have done nothing but are still being punished. How can we be safe if violence decides to target us for no reason?”
That’s what an Alabama State University student told me after terror threats hit HBCU campuses following Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Read more in my newsletter below:
That’s what an Alabama State University student told me after terror threats hit HBCU campuses following Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Read more in my newsletter below:
A note worth keeping close today. 🤍
September 10, 2025 at 4:02 PM
A note worth keeping close today. 🤍
In this week’s edition of my newsletter, I share a more personal report on the confusion surrounding the updated COVID-19 vaccines — and how it’s affecting not only the public, but me and my own family.
You can read it at the link below:
You can read it at the link below:
The C-Note Monday, September 8 Edition
COVID-19 vaccine chaos, a postal traffic crisis, Jeeps recalled, and lessons on moving beyond past mistakes.
open.substack.com
September 9, 2025 at 8:36 PM
In this week’s edition of my newsletter, I share a more personal report on the confusion surrounding the updated COVID-19 vaccines — and how it’s affecting not only the public, but me and my own family.
You can read it at the link below:
You can read it at the link below:
Vehicles in other markets, including Canada and Mexico, will also be recalled, a spokesperson for Chryslers parent company Stellantis told me.
Vehicles impacted by the recall include 2022 to 2026 plug-in hybrid electric models of the Jeep Grand Cherokee.
More than 90,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees recalled over potential loss of drive power
Vehicles impacted by the recall include 2022 to 2026 plug-in hybrid electric models of the Jeep Grand Cherokee.
n.pr
September 8, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Vehicles in other markets, including Canada and Mexico, will also be recalled, a spokesperson for Chryslers parent company Stellantis told me.
Data between postal operators shows that traffic dropped 81% on Aug. 29 compared to a week earlier, according to the agency. More of my reporting below:
The de minimis rule that allowed small packages worth less than $800 to be exempt from tariffs ended on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025.
Postal traffic to US drops more than 80% after trade exemption rule ends, UN agency says
The de minimis rule that allowed small packages worth less than $800 to be exempt from tariffs ended on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025.
n.pr
September 8, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Data between postal operators shows that traffic dropped 81% on Aug. 29 compared to a week earlier, according to the agency. More of my reporting below: