National Publication:
“Do black people really know their ‘Uncle Tom’?”
For years, people have referred to those they consider to be backstabbing “Uncle Tom’s,” but just what makes someone a “Tom?” Dexter Mullins reports.
“No Baby: 90 teen moms in one school has Memphis making amends”
Frayser High School has Memphis city officials trying to explain the nearly 90 pregnancies at the school, an alarming number. Dexter Mullins reports.
“SC considers ‘coon hunters’ license plates”
In South Carolina, the “Coon Hunters Association” doesn’t see why asking for special license plates that read “coon hunters” on the back is offensive. Dexter Mullins reports.
Mullins did an article on illegal-file sharing while on an internship at USA TODAY, which ran in both the print and online edition.
“Free movies, songs no more as colleges bust illegal file-sharing“
Below is a series of links to work that Mullins did for the 2010 National Association of Black Journalists convention during the 2010 NABJ Student Projects.
“nabj seeking path out of financial woes”
This story details the financial turmoil that NABJ has endured over the last five years, and was a huge highlight of the convention.
“Unity orgs mull more joint conventions“
This story is a follow-up on the NABJ finances story. It explores NABJ possibly teaming up with other organizations to save costs.
“Gail takes top honor in photo competition“
A simple, but informative piece on the winners of NABJ’s annual photo competition.
“King brings star power to HIV testing initiative“
Actress Regina King partnered with the Black Aids Institute to launch a major initiative while at the convention.
“backpack journalism is in the bag“
This story is a feature on the tools and tips needed to succeed as a backpack journalist.
“historic vessel anchors host city“
Local Publication:
“Hookah bars line Steinway street”
This article explores the pending conflict with local Astoria residents and hookah bar owners, and the health implications of teens smoking hookah at a young age.
-This article is the first in a multi-part award-winning investigative series Mullins wrote chronicling the sudden resignation of former North Carolina A&T Chancellor Stanley F. Battle. Mullins was able to obtain critical information months before several other local outlets. He has since been contacted by staff members of such publications as The New Haven Register and The Hartford Courant about information regarding Battle, as he became the interim-president of Southern Connecticut State University.
-This article chronicles the atmosphere on the night of President Barack Obama’s election on the campus of North Carolina A&T.
-Mullins wrote a 1000+ word feature on the issue of same-sex relationships on a historically black campus. As a result of this article, conversations around the campus of North Carolina A&T began to be held as to the better treatment of the LGBT community on the campus. The article, along with a first hand description of the difficulties of reporting on such a tender subject, were picked up and syndicated by Black College Wire.
-Here, Mullins does an in-depth investigative report on the killing of a former North Carolina A&T student from 1960. The case is still the City of Greensboro’s oldest unsolved homicide.
Here are additional samples of his reporting:
“Aggies weigh in on age-old debate“
“Chancellor, President “Nothing ‘Gucci’ About Homecoming“”
“Suspect arrested in Hodges Killing“
Editorials:
Mullins has never been afraid to speak his mind, and many of his editorials helped to change the way things were done in his immediate community. Below are some samples. Many have won awards. More can be found at www.ncatregister.com
“Why A&T isn’t to blame for the Mayor’s loss“
“Where is CNN’s ‘White in America?‘”
“Common sense will cure the ‘Shuffle‘”
“Rise up Aggies, Reclaim your campus“
“College is just not for everyone“
More samples can be found by typing Dexter R. Mullins in the search bar of www.ncatregister.com