Simmone Shah

Shah is a reporter at TIME.

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Felisa Ford: A Virtual History Lesson

Felisa Ford has been a teacher for almost 29 years–she began as a social studies teacher and became a digital learning specialist for the Atlanta public schools in 2015–but she has always been focused on...

By Simmone Shah

Designers Christian Siriano and Aurora James: Brands 'Get in Their Own Way' Instead of Embracing Inclusivity

Luxury womenswear designer Christian Siriano says that big brands often “get in their own way” when it comes to embracing inclusivity in the fashion industry. Speaking to Tyra Banks and Aurora James at the TIME...

By Simmone Shah

Jury Finds Amber Heard Defamed Johnny Depp, But Both Awarded Millions in Damages

After weeks of testimonies from dozens of witnesses, the high-profile defamation case between actors Johnny Depp and Amber Heard has finally reached an end.The verdictFollowing a six-week trial and less than three days of deliberation,...

By Simmone Shah

9 Leaders on the 2022 TIME100 Share What Gives Them Hope

Ketanji Brown Jackson, Jeremy Strong, and more offer their causes for optimism

By Simmone Shah and Nadia Suleman

Mary J. Blige and Miranda Lambert to Perform at the 2022 TIME100 Gala

The chart-toppers will appear at TIME's celebration of the world's most influential people.

By Simmone Shah

What to Know About the Defamation Trial Between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard As It Resumes

After a scheduled weeklong break, the high-profile defamation trial between actors Johnny Depp and Amber Heard resumed on May 16. The trial, which began on April 11 in Fairfax, Va., centers on a defamation lawsuit...

By Simmone Shah

What to Know About Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s Defamation Trial

A high-profile trial involving actors Johnny Depp, 58, and his ex-wife Amber Heard, 36, began April 12 in Fairfax, Va. The trial revolves around a defamation lawsuit Depp filed against Heard in 2019 about an...

By Simmone Shah

How the Letter 'Z' Fits Into the History of Russian Propaganda Efforts

The letter Z has become an emblem of support for the Russian invasion, but it's just the latest use of symbols to bolster the country's propaganda efforts

By Simmone Shah

How the U.K.'s Immigration Bill Could Erode Citizenship Rights Further

The Nationality and Borders bill would grant the government further power in cases of citizenship deprivation

By Simmone Shah

Kid of the Year Finalist Jayden Perez, 12, Collects Donations For Anyone in Need

Jayden Perez spent the weeks leading up to Black Friday asking anyone at the park or on the streets in his hometown of Patterson, N.J., if they’d heard of Giving Tuesday. “I’m not afraid to...

By Simmone Shah

Dana Schwartz Wrote the YA Romance She Always Wanted to Read

You might recognize Dana Schwartz’s name, it’s just a matter of where you’ve seen it. Some know her as the creator and host of the Noble Blood podcast, where she tells the stories of royals...

By Simmone Shah

The 21 Most Anticipated Books of 2022

There’s no need to temper your expectations about 2022, at least in terms of reading selection. The year ahead promises new releases by big-name authors—Jennifer Egan, Elena Ferrante, Marlon James, Hanya Yanagihara—and debut novels by...

By Angela Haupt , Cady Lang and Simmone Shah

A Native American Painter Brings Indigenous Stories to Life

Only around 1% of main characters are Indigenous in children's literature. Illustrator Michaela Goade wants to change that

By Simmone Shah

With Monuments, Memorials, U.S. Mourns Locally for COVID-19

They are also pushing for permanent, national recognition of the pandemic’s toll

By Simmone Shah

AAPI Artists Create Vibrant Murals for Chinatown Restaurants

On Bayard Street in Manhattan’s Chinatown, artist and activist Chanel Miller created a mural to cover the outdoor dining structure at Alimama and Yin Ji Chang Fen. Along the wooden barrier, cartoon creatures feed each...

By Simmone Shah

How Activists Around the World Are Fighting for Justice

The video of Derek Chauvin’s kneeling on George Floyd’s neck traveled from a Minneapolis street to every corner of the world. Black activists in the U.K. spoke of their visceral reactions to the footage, while...

By Amy Gunia , Ciara Nugent , Kat Moon , Simmone Shah and Suyin Haynes
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