Brittany Jones-Cooper

Reporter

Brittany Jones-Cooper is a reporter at Yahoo Finance covering personal finance and the travel industry. Brittany previously worked as an editor at Yahoo Travel and an associate producer at Katie Couric's daytime talk show. Follow her on Twitter @bjonescooper

Yahoo Movies
Game Changers: Director Lee Daniels opens up about creating his own lane in Hollywood and why he independently finances his films
Director Lee Daniels on representation in Hollywood, creating his own lane and sharing the story of Billie Holiday's activism.
5d ago
Yahoo Entertainment
Murder, sex and bow ties: New podcast explores the dark side of Chippendales dancers
Host and historian Natalia Petrzela on creating her podcast about Chippendales, "Welcome to Your Fantasy."
9d ago
Yahoo Life
'Education is my tool': Activist Ilyasah Shabazz on teaching Black history in schools and the legacy of her father Malcolm X
Educator and activist, Ilyasah Shabazz discusses her new book and the legacy of her father, Malcolm X.
10d ago
Yahoo Life
Journalist Noor Tagouri on misrepresentation of Muslims in the media: 'Misinformation can put people's lives in danger'
Tagouri continues to address big issues by telling stories through her platform.
24d ago
Yahoo Movies
Game Changers: 'One Night in Miami' screenwriter Kemp Powers applauds Colin Kaepernick, LeBron James for carrying civil rights torch
Powers believes that the responsibility to speak out against racism should be carried on by the next generation of changemakers.
24d ago
Yahoo Life
‘We’re still here’: Activist-artist Mila Jam on the importance of Transgender Day of Remembrance
Transgender singer, songwriter and performance artist Mila Jam shares the importance of the Transgender Day of Remembrance.
3 months ago
Yahoo Life
Matthew McConaughey shares his parenting philosophy and how leaving Hollywood greenlit his Oscar win in new book
Matthew McConaughey shares stories about his childhood, family and career in his new book, "Greenlights."
3 months ago
Yahoo Life
'We all win when more of us are in the room': Share the Mic founders on claiming a seat at the table
Bozoma Saint John and Luvvie Ajayi Jones, co-founders of the Share the Mic Now initiative, share their secrets for claiming a seat at the table and lifting up the community.
3 months ago
Yahoo Life
'Single Ladies' JaQuel Knight becomes first choreographer to land the cover of 'Billboard' magazine
Choreographers JaQuel Knight and Sean Bankhead discuss working with stars like Beyonce, and the importance of copywriting their moves.
4 months ago
Yahoo Life
'Uncomfortable Conversations With a Black Man' host Emmanuel Acho tackles racism in new book
Ex-NFL player Emmanuel Acho explores racism, white fragility and black culture in his new book, "Uncomfortable Conversations With a Black Man."
4 months ago
Yahoo Life
Amanda Seales wants to destigmatize therapy: 'I wish I had gone earlier'
Amanda Seales talks about wellness during the pandemic, finding the right therapist and how she's fighting trolls with her own online community.
4 months ago
Yahoo Life
Should you file that lawsuit? 'Hot Bench' Judge Tanya Acker weighs in
As a judge on "Hot Bench," Attorney Tanya Acker knows what it takes to reach a successful verdict. In her new book, she helps readers decide whether or not to take their own cases to court
5 months ago
Yahoo Life
Sunny Hostin calls out discrimination at ABC in new memoir: ‘I needed to talk about it’
Sunny Hostin’s new memoir explores her biracial identity, her path to 'The View,' and facing unequal treatment at ABC.
5 months ago
Yahoo Celebrity UK
Raven-Symoné opens up on traumatic life in the spotlight: 'This industry will break you down'
Raven-Symoné has been in the spotlight for more than three decades and reveals the road has been a bumpy one.
7 months ago
Yahoo TV
Raven-Symoné opens up about her traumatic life in the spotlight: 'This industry will break you down'
Raven-Symoné has been in the spotlight for more than three decades and reveals the road has been a bumpy one.
7 months ago
Yahoo Life
'Where we live is segregated': A look inside one of America's most racially divided suburbs
Long Island, N.Y., remains one of the 10 most segregated places in America.
7 months ago
Yahoo TV
Trina McGee confronts the racism she experienced on the set of 'Boy Meets World': 'I didn't say it 20 years ago, but I'm saying it now'
The actress shares what life was like as the only Black cast member on the popular '90s sitcom.
8 months ago
Yahoo Life
Trans couple shares journey to parenthood on new TLC show
Precious Brady-Davis sat down with Yahoo Life to discuss transgender parenting and her new show on TLC.
8 months ago
Yahoo Life
Jewel says she's mindful about how she talks to her son about the pandemic: 'He knows it's our duty to stay home'
As a mom, the Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter and mental health advocate makes sure to talk to her son Kase, 8, about the pandemic in a way that doesn’t create hysteria and fear.
9 months ago
Yahoo TV
'Sherman's Showcase' nails 'sophisticated silliness' with original songs and sketches
It’s safe to say that IFC's "Sherman’s Showcase" isn’t like most shows. For starters, creators Bashir Salahuddin and Diallo Riddle wrote 27 original songs for the comedy, 15 of which appear on an album currently streaming on Spotify and iTunes.
2 years ago