Contributing writer for The ATLANTIC. Host of the “Jemele Hill is Unbothered,” podcast for Spotify. Born and raised in Detroit. Grew up at Michigan State.
One episode into the new episodes of Ozark that dropped and I’m like
Good day to remind people that while Jackie Robinson exhibited grace, he was very outspoken about racial oppression, supported the Black Panthers, and criticized MLB for the lack of black people in leadership positions. He also later did not sing or stand for the national anthem.
My guest this week on @JHillUnbothered is my homie @danamo . It’s one of my favorite conversations ever on the pod. We discuss her new book, “Shine Bright: A Very Personal History of Black Women in Pop,” her origin story, and best concerts ever. LISTEN —>
This is a crazy, heartbreaking story. A woman was scammed out of $800K because she thought she was in an intimate friendship with Leonardo DiCaprio. Turns out it was a scamming ring out of Atlanta. Wild story.
I’m out of thoughts and prayers, because clearly this country doesn’t give a fuck. The point of praying is the hope for something better. And that better is never going to come. If anything, I feel rage and compassion for the people in Buffalo.
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I have no idea who did this, but if you know, find them and tag them. One of the best things I’ve seen on this app this week
Me, watching people who criticized Colin Kaepernick for his nonviolent protest post MLK quotes today
If you vote for Donald Trump, you are a racist. You have no wiggle room.
People need to understand how huge this is. Maya Moore is one of the most decorated basketball players of all time and she halted her career IN HER PRIME to right an injustice. This is just amazing.
@benandjerrys just put all other corporate statements to shame. THIS is how you put out a statement.
Taylor Swift going hard at white supremacists and Kanye West is buddies with them. Go figure.
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