I spoke with a few Black women about their own take on what happened to Hannah-Jones and how it connected with their own experiences in the academy. Their responses have been edited for length and clarity. Lisa Woolfork, associate professor of English at the University of Virginia: Something I’m incredibly grateful for is Professor Hannah-Jones saying “no.” I think it is a powerful reminder that we all have that choice. It seems as though we don’t, and it seems as though we must accept second-best.