Michael Butler is a business reporter covering minority business in South Florida for McClatchy. He graduated with a BA in media studies and production from Temple University, and he joined McClatchy in 2021. He has ten years of experience in journalism.



Michael is fascinated with telling inclusive stories that reflect the diversity of the society in which we live. Over his career, he has reported on topics ranging from arts and culture to Black business, tech and real estate. His work has appeared in publications such as ESPN’s Andscape, Okayplayer and EBONY.



When he is not writing, Michael is an avid music lover and enjoys discussing his Panamanian heritage.