Albert Samaha

Albert Samaha is a senior culture reporter at BuzzFeed News and author of two books, "Concepcion: Conquest, Colonialism, and an Immigrant Family's Fate" and "Never Ran, Never Will: Boyhood and Football in a Changing American Inner City." He is based in New York.

Contact this reporter at albert.samaha@buzzfeed.com.

Only Racists And Squares Have A Problem With Angel Reese’s Antics

LSU’s star player did a little trash talking. So what? She’s helped vault women’s college basketball into mainstream culture. Are you not entertained?

Albert Samaha • 6 months ago 6 months ago

Ja Morant's Recent Behavior Highlights The Toxic Appeal Of Traditional Masculinity

Earlier this month, the Memphis Grizzlies guard, who has emerged as one of the NBA’s most exciting young stars, took time away from his team to attend counseling sessions.

Albert Samaha • 6 months ago 6 months ago

Abdul Sharifu Was Buying Milk For A Neighbor’s Baby. A Snowstorm Killed Him.

How the tragic death of one man during Buffalo’s historic snowstorm in December highlights both the city’s close-knit immigrant community and its systemic failures.

Albert Samaha • 6 months ago 6 months ago

Critics Wish The NBA's Dunk Contest Had More Star Power. They're Wrong.

Midway through the season, the NBA hosts its All-Star Weekend festivities, featuring a slate of low-stakes competitions. The most polarizing is the dunk contest.

Albert Samaha • 7 months ago 7 months ago

Amazon Warehouse Worker Daniel Olayiwola Decided To Make A Podcast About Amazon’s Working Conditions

On his podcast Surviving Scamazon, Daniel Olayiwola, a 29-year-old warehouse worker, offers frank commentary about the company’s working conditions.

Albert Samaha • 7 months ago 7 months ago

The NFL Has Done The Bare Minimum And Salvaged Its Reputation

A few years ago, critics accused the NFL of racism, inadequate player safety, and lax punishments for players accused of domestic violence. How did the NFL convince people it's changed?

Albert Samaha • 7 months ago 7 months ago

They Used To Skate With Tyre Nichols In Middle School. They Gathered Together To Grieve Him.

“Nobody wants to leave. What are you supposed to do after this?”

Albert Samaha • 8 months ago 8 months ago

The Scorpion Unit That Killed Tyre Nichols Was Formed To Target High Crime Areas, But Locals Say His Neighborhood Was “Peaceful”

“Everybody looks out for each other,” one neighbor said. “It’s one of the nicest communities in the city,” said another.

Albert Samaha • 8 months ago 8 months ago

Tom Brady Faces The Classic Dilemma Of The Overachieving Athlete

For a high-performing athlete, the decision of when to call it quits is fraught: Would you rather go out on top, or go out knowing you have nothing left to give?

Albert Samaha • 8 months ago 8 months ago

Pickup Basketball Was My Outlet. Then I Tore My Achilles.

After I got injured, I had to get used to my new body.

Albert Samaha • 8 months ago 8 months ago

Damar Hamlin’s Injury Should Be A Come-To-Jesus Moment For The NFL

After Damar Hamlin’s horrific injury, his teammates decided to stop playing, marking the first time an NFL game has been postponed because of an injury — or more precisely, because of the emotional trauma in its wake.

Albert Samaha • 9 months ago 9 months ago