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32 • Political
perspective
BY APRIL RYAN
The shining lights of this moment
heralding the achievements of
Black women working in the
political sphere have allowed
us to watch the thoughtful and
studied approach of Abby Phillip.
I met Abby when she was
21 years old, fresh out of
Harvard University and writing
for Politico. We worked in the
basement of the White House
Press Room together during
the Obama years. With two
Presidents down and now
covering her third, she offers
a calm assurance in the midst
of historic divides, first as a
correspondent on CNN and now
as the anchor of Inside Politics
Sunday.
She is a fresh face, but not
new to this game. She has
learned that covering the White
House is very D.C.-focused.
However, she is keenly aware that
in covering any beat, you need
input from the rest of the country
and the world. She understands
you have to hear and see the
people to hear and see the story
as it is really happening.
Ryan is an author, a CNN political
analyst and the White House
correspondent for TheGrio
CHARLID’AMELIO16 • TikTok titanBY JENNIFER LOPEZReaching 100 million follow-
ers on TikTok is no small
feat. When I met Charli
D’Amelio at Super Bowl LIV
in 2020, I could see she had
that spark you need as a
performer or entertainer to
draw an audience. She felt
like a kindred spirit, maybe
because I started out as a
dancer too. When Charli
dances, she connects. She’s
the biggest new teenage star
right now, and it’s not simply
that she dances on TikTok.
She’s the best at it. When
she dances, people want to
be like her. Her authenticity
comes through the screen.
There’s huge responsibility
in such a high level of fame.
With each new follower or
video that brings in millions
of views, Charli shows that
the days of simply waiting
to be discovered for your
talents are gone. Put your-
self out there on your own
terms, and as Charli has
proven with true authentic-
ity, they will come.Lopez is an award-winning
musical artist, actor and
producer48 Time March 1/March 8, 2021