Renita D. Young

Baton Rouge La.

Business reporter for NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune. Former stringer for Thomson Reuters & former Chicago correspondent for NBC Universal's theGrio.com, covering crime, politics and education. Previous lead contributor to WVON AM 1690 Radio's Urban Business Roundtable. Skilled writer, shooter and editor with international news experience in U.S., Kenya and London. Experienced storyteller. History chronicler.

  • Work
    • NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune
  • Education
    • Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism