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# ROOT CAUSE: Investigating the Root Cause and Aftermath of System Harm
- URL: https://www.inthewake.tv/root-cause-investigating-the-root-cause-and-aftermath-of-system-harm/
- Published: 2026-07-17T13:31:11.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-17T13:37:31.000Z
- Description: IN THE WAKE TV presents ROOT CAUSE: Investigating the Root Cause and Aftermath of System Harm
- Author: IN THE WAKE TV 
- Tags: justice

This justice vertical is dedicated to examining how structural harm and policy decisions directly impact the daily lives of families, neighbors, and local communities. Rather than allowing government agencies or official press releases to define the narrative, we place the lived experiences of directly affected people at the very center of our storytelling.

Through compassionate reporting and precise investigation, **ROOT CAUSE** explores not only the structural forces behind system harm but also the profound, everyday ways communities heal, organize, and build solutions in the aftermath.

### **Meet the Host: Tonisha Taylor**

**Dr. Tonisha Taylor** brings a rich blend of academic leadership, professional social work practice, and grassroots advocacy to her role as the host of *ROOT CAUSE*.

- **Academic Leadership:** Tonisha serves as the Dean of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Community Engagement
- **Teaching Experience:** She has taught social work, psychology, sociology, and English courses at various higher education institutions across the New York and New Jersey metropolitan areas.
- **Credentials & Studies:** She is a licensed social worker, an accomplished speaker, and a published author. Tonisha earned her BA in Psychology from Medgar Evers College/CUNY, a Master of Social Work from Hunter College/CUNY, an MA in Language and Literacy from City College/CUNY, and an Ed.S in Adult Education from Walden University. She is currently a doctoral student at the Monmouth University School of Social Work.
- **Community Roots:** Embodying the belief that neighborhoods are the true experts in their own lives, Tonisha is the founder and board president of *Shine A Light NJ*, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

### **The Reporting Team**

This vertical is brought to life through a collaborative, community-first vision, hosted by Tonisha Taylor alongside the dedicated **IN THE WAKE TV** team:

- **Shayna Wakefield**
- **Antoinette Montague**
- **Jamara Wakefield**