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Erica Thompson
@Miss_EThompson
Arts & culture writer for @suntimes. Former features editor for @DispatchAlerts. Award-winning reporter on race & gender. #Prince biographer. Freelance writer.
Chicago, IL
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Joined September 2010
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    Erica Thompson
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    Aug 11, 2025
    Honored to have won three @NABJ Salute to Excellence awards: best business reporting, best specialty story & best national news - single story. I’m proud to share the latter w/ @FrankMainNews & Elvia Malagón. Grateful to the folks who let us tell their stories in the @Suntimes.
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    Erica Thompson
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    Jun 22, 2024
    When I found out JoJo Siwa was performing at Chicago Pride Fest, I knew I had to get video of her doing the signature “Karma” dance.
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    Erica Thompson
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    Aug 19, 2022
    Big Brother needs a reorganization, from the producers to the host. The only thing that should remain intact is the commitment to diversity casting. #BB24
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    Erica Thompson
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    Aug 17, 2018
    I wrote about the 50-year history of the @MBApageant for @mic. A new winner will be crowned in Kansas City on Saturday.
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    Miss Black America at 50: A look back at the pageant’s history of protest and pride
    From mic.com
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    Erica Thompson
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    Apr 23, 2019
    Just here to take advantage of the hashtag. #GeminiMan
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    Erica Thompson
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    Feb 4, 2021
    “This is the spot for inclusion for everybody — all the previously neglected craft beer consumers who haven't been supported, hired, tailored to or marketed towards." Here's my profile on @crafttheculture. #BeertheChange
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    Crafted Culture Brewing breaks barriers as the first Black-owned brewery in central Ohio
    From dispatch.com
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    Erica Thompson
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    Nov 14, 2023
    Some professional news: Friday is my last day at The Columbus Dispatch. I am so grateful for the seven years I've spent reporting in the city, beginning with my stint at Columbus Alive. (1/4)
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    Erica Thompson
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    Feb 27, 2021
    This is going to be a good entertainment week for me: - D’Angelo on #verzuz - Anderson .Paak, Bruno Mars and Bootsy dropping music - “Coming 2 America” comes out - Season 4 premiere of “Good Girls”
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    Erica Thompson
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    Aug 15, 2022
    “Hale to the Queen,” named for Taylor Hale on #BB24. We know you see us, @LAYS!
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    Aug 15, 2022
    If you could name a flavor, what would it be?
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    Erica Thompson
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    Jan 3, 2023
    Some professional news to start the new year: In November, I was promoted to features editor at @DispatchAlerts. I am overseeing our arts, entertainment and home/garden coverage. (1/2)
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    Erica Thompson
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    Jan 3, 2024
    "That day changed our lives forever.” Months after Keith Lee visited Soul Prime, the once-struggling restaurant is still seeing a steady stream of business from Chicagoans and out-of-towners. Here's my story for the @Suntimes. 📷 Anthony Jackson
    Soul Prime owner Shonya Williams, also known as Chef Royce, wears a chef’s hat and coat as she stands in front of a sign inside her Lincoln Park restaurant.
    Chicago’s Soul Prime restaurant boosted by ‘Keith Lee effect’ following TikToker’s visit
    From chicago.suntimes.com
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    Erica Thompson
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    Mar 10, 2021
    I miss #Prince.
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    Erica Thompson
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    May 16, 2020
    So I decided to learn #Prince’s song, “Eye Hate U,” on flute. Click here for the full video: bit.ly/3fPJOgW.
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    Erica Thompson
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    Aug 11, 2022
    Terrence actually did something in a challenge...only to throw it away. These players continue to go hard into all the wrong decisions. #BB24