Charisse Jones

Charisse Jones (born October 14, 1966) is an American journalist and essayist.

Life She was a staff writer for The New York Times and the Los Angeles Times, and a commentator for National Public Radio. She has been a national correspondent for USA Today and a contributing writer for Essence magazine.

While at the Los Angeles Times, Jones covered social justice issues and the LA riots, for which she won a Pulitzer Prize.

In 2010, Jones became USA Today's travel writer.

Awards 2004 American Book Award

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