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During a recent episode of duo Jemele Hill and Cari Champion’s, “Cari & Jemele (Won’t) Stick to Sports,” Hill decided to throw in some questions about racism. Hill asked Jake Paul about his recent knockout of former NBA player Nate Robinson by asking if the knockout was racist. VICE grills …

Kerry Washington says that dealing with the police is still a frightening thing to do despite having fame and resources as a well-known Black celebrity. Whether you’re wealthy, popular, or a politician, being Black will always come into play when dealing with anything in life. And no matter how much …

Written by @kristenshylin_ Sports journalist Jemele Hill joined Don Lemon’s CNN segment, where she shared her thoughts on NBA hall of famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s recent op-ed. In an article from the Hollywood Reporter, the former professional basketball player questioned why there is no backlash from the Black community over the …

Written by: @kristenshylin_ Fortnite will air an in-game showing of ‘We The People’ on July 4 to discuss institutionalized racism in media, culture and entertainment, The Verge reported. Fortnite introduced CNN’s Van Jones as the host and announced the special guests on the program. Set to appear are journalists Jemele …

Jemele Hill has accumulated her fair share of supporters and critics after telling black student-athletes to ditch ‘white’ colleges and bring their talents to HBCUs. In Hill’s latest article “It’s Time for Black Athletes to Leave White Colleges,” the writer drops statistics on how major dollars are brought into predominately white …

Streaming giant, Spotify, has been looking to podcasts to help it draw a broader audience and to differentiate itself from other music streaming platforms. The newest voice to be added to their podcast roster is ESPN veteran Jemele Hill, who is bringing her signature honest analysis of American life back to …

  Back in August, host Jemele Hill announced her departure from ESPN after nearly 12 years with the company, following a slew of controversies surrounding sports and politics.  Since then, Hill has signed on as a columnist for The Undefeated, and according to a new announcement, Hill will also be …

In the wake of Jemele Hill’s departure from ESPN after 12 years with the network, the sports anchor has landed a new gig, in collaboration with LeBron James.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ According to the Hollywood Reporter, Hill will take part in James’ three-part series, “Shut Up and Dribble,” inspired by Laura Ingraham’s rebuke …

Following months of notable changes with the network, #JemeleHill is parting ways with ESPN. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ According to Bleacher Report, Hill has reportedly accepted a contract buyout from the company and will end her tenure on September 1.  The news was initially reported by Sports News’ Michael McCarthy. McCarthy reports that Hill …

  As Jemele Hill’s two-week suspension comes to an end, the ESPN host has finally spoken out about her punishment. TMZ caught up with Hill at LAX, where she explained that she had no hard feelings towards ESPN. If you recall, the host was suspended for encouraging a boycott of …

Jemele Hill has been suspended for two weeks after violating ESPN’s social media guidelines, for a second time. The network announced its decision Monday afternoon, saying Hill “previously acknowledged letting her colleagues and company down with an impulsive tweet.” “In the aftermath, all employees were reminded of how individual tweets …

On Wednesday, White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders called for the firing of ESPN host #JemeleHill over her Monday night tweet calling Donald Trump a “white supremacist.”   Although Hill regretfully acknowledged that her tweet painted her employer in an “unfair light,” ThinkProgress exclusively reported, citing sources, that ESPN …

Jemele Hill and Michael Smith just struck gold with their new deal, as they are on their way to SportsCenter early next year, the network has announced. “Jemele and Michael have unique chemistry and impressive journalistic credentials, and we look forward to bringing their entertaining mix of perspective and passion …