Jamil Smith is the editor-in-chief of The Emancipator. An incisive opinion writer, television producer, and cultural critic, Smith has primarily covered the intersection of politics, culture, and identity during his decades in media. He also co-hosted “One Year Later,” a limited radio series for KCRW, as well as several podcasts. In 2019, the New York City chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists awarded Smith its prize for arts reporting for his Time cover story about the film “Black Panther.” Prior to writing full-time for publications such as Rolling Stone and the Los Angeles Times, Smith earned three Sports Emmys while at NFL Films. He is a proud native of Cleveland, Ohio.